Germany, Imperial. A Mint Observer’s Badge, c.1940 Auction Archive the obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampf”

the obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampf” (German - Carinthian fight for freedom)

one is stamped "Minosa Lenta" on the reverse

5cm in diameter (2 ")

some unissued

scratches to reverse arms

Germany, Imperial. A Mint Observer’s Badge, c.1940 Auction Archive the obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampf”(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