the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex
appointed for Quarter Deck Duties
the centre right bears three green painted metal sew-through buttons
A vertical slit set into the neck descends down through the chest and is flanked by six sets of reinforced dual eyelets retaining an original drawstring for custom closure
measuring 210 mm (w) x 146 mm (h)
Poland, Republic. A Second War Polish Air Force in Exile Observer Badge, c.1943 Hold the obverse centre bears theOf British manufacture, first die type, in brass, with original hanging chain and replacement horizontal pin on the reverse, the screwpost has been cut off and filed down, marked J. R. GAUNT & SONS LONDON, measures 65. 4 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), areas of discolouration, remains very fine.