Germany, Imperial. A Mint Observer’s Badge, c.1940 Auction Archive He was instrumental in the

He was instrumental in the formation of the Waffen-SS

52 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

6mm (w) x 38

Certificate from Roseanne M

5cm in diameter (2 ")

Germany, Imperial. A Mint Observer’s Badge, c.1940 Auction Archive He was instrumental in the(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 black and white enameled medallion situated within a red enameled border, overlaying a ribbed field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a