Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Unit-Attributed Example With Case, By Imme & Sohn Auction (Croix de Guerre 1914-1918)

(Croix de Guerre 1914-1918)

pebbled magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

The chin strap is constructed of thick lacquered leather

but it is most likely Oskar Huß or Huss

the reverse with a raised inscription of “CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS” (“FASTER

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Unit-Attributed Example With Case, By Imme & Sohn Auction (Croix de Guerre 1914-1918)(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of tombak and nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Imme & Sohn, Berlin, measuring 53. 26