Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 Auction Archive Having then been commissioned as

Having then been commissioned as a Lieutenant

1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J

Although struck off strength of the Overseas Forces of Canada

were transferred to the Field Artillery of the 6th South African Armoured Division

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 Auction Archive Having then been commissioned as(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, around a central enameled applique consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece trimmed with a red border, situated atop a ribbed background, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,