Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Bronze Grade, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude maker marked with RZM logo

maker marked with RZM logo and code “M9/77” for Josef Fuess

contravening Section 40 MDC

Philippines aboard the Attacker class escort carrier HMS Striker on September 27

The inside of the tunic is lined in chocolate brown cotton

silver with white enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Bronze Grade, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude maker marked with RZM logo(Ballonbeobachterabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse depicting an an observation balloon bearing a Balkan Cross, inside an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 61 mm (w) x 52. 80 mm (h), weighing 35. 2 grams, in near mint condition.