Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Auction with Sherman tanks

with Sherman tanks

opening two reveal an original two-section fold-out topographical map of the Stalingrad region

bringing them comfort when words could not be spoken

near mint and very rare

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Auction with Sherman tanks(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel