Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 visually-hidden An unusual 1939 Iron Cross

An unusual 1939 Iron Cross II Class

It features a 41 cm-long

In silver with blue

retains about 97% of original finish

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 visually-hidden An unusual 1939 Iron Cross(Beobachterabzeichen). 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 square enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.