Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude Maker marked FEC

Maker marked FEC

measuring 54 mm (w) x 84 mm (h - inclusive of swivel crown

the venue is the embassy in Grunewald (near Berlin)

The stamp is lightly faded but still visible and clearly legible

(Abzeichen für then Staatsbesuch Adolf Hitler’s in Italien)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude Maker marked FEC(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed in zinc, in shape of an oval oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked stylized "A" (for maker Assmann), measuring 52. 15 mm (w) x 52. 40 mm (h); weighing 25. 2 grams; a late