Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War No. 5 Observer School Badge, by Feldsted certificate_of_authenticity A Second War Iron Cross

A Second War Iron Cross First Class 1939 - Magnetic/iron core

surmounted by an upward-facing crescent moon with a star also in silver gilt

constructed of fine golden yellow BeVo style machine embroidery in the form of the standard Reichsbahn eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika and “RVD Kiew” in matching embroidery directly below the eagle

This interesting and unit-attributed example remains in a very fine condition

surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit)

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War No. 5 Observer School Badge, by Feldsted certificate_of_authenticity A Second War Iron CrossIn gilded metal, a badge featuring wings and the central number 5, reverse with a horizontal pin, marked FLEDSTED, measures 70. 3 mm (w) x 47. 4 mm (h), minor contact and gilt wear, extremely fine.