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Product Description: Here is a beautiful Early Cased Assmann Observer Badge. The badge is made of tombak, with nearly all of its original silver electroplating still present on the wreath and the distinct Assmann “Blue-Black” darkened eagle. It has the correct hardware for early tombak Assmann Luftwaffe badges, with the classic Assmann “spun” rivets. There are no repairs or damage to this Assmann Observer Badge. The case is very nice as well, with only one small spot noted on the lower area of the lid. The push button functions properly. This Early Cased Assmann Observer Badge is a very nice set, which would be tough to upgrade.
Historical Description: The Luftwaffe Observer Badge (Beobachterabzeichen) was instituted by head of the Luftwaffe Hermann Göring on January 19, 1935. To earn the badge, a member of the Luftwaffe had to have had an observer’s license for two months, or to have participated in five flights over enemy territory, or to have been wounded on a flight. Members of other branches of the Wehrmacht could also be awarded the badge, if the necessary conditions had been met. The badge featured a flying eagle and swastika emblem, affixed to a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Early examples were made of Tombak or nickel silver, with aluminum used (rarely) later, and finally zinc for wartime badges. A cloth version was also authorized for field use. The badge was worn on the left breast of the uniform. About 35,000 pieces had been awarded by war’s end.
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