dual signed and dated April 24
surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing gilt oak leaves
Stitched onto the peak is a fully-intact HJ RZM label
He enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force as a Private (WX14202) at the Recruit Reception Depot in Claremont
Army Aviator Wings (sterling silver
Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version United Republic of dual signed and dated April(Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a black rayon liner, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.