Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by Paul Maybauer Newly Listed In August 1917

In August 1917

originally naming his wife as his next-of-kin

After the war the original name and meaning was reinstated

continuing to work for the foreign office as Acting British Vice-Consul at Kovno

again the rank is unclear

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by Paul Maybauer Newly Listed In August 1917(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Paul Maybauer, Berlin, measuring 53. 55 mm (w) x 53. 40 mm (h), weighing 34. 4 grams, demonstrating total