Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge in Silver Province of China Petersburg city mark and zolotnik

Petersburg city mark and zolotnik mark of “84” indicating 875 silver content

maker marked F

seven with silvering

97th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans"

the strap with three reinforced holes for length adjustment

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge in Silver Province of China Petersburg city mark and zolotnik(Beobachterabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver 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, surrounding a central red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel hinge