Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 visually-hidden Includes: 5th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry

Includes: 5th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry

which was later changed postwar to 20880)

The former retains a rayon strap for uniform suspension

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

the reverse stabilizer has broken off and some bending is visible to the pinback

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 visually-hidden Includes: 5th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry(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, surrounding a central square enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.