Germany, Luftwaffe. A Case for an Observer’s Badge, Gebrüder Wegerhoff Design, Mid- to Late-War Example GTRexclude Irmgard Finze

Irmgard Finze

a white enamelled cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant

light discoloration across obverse of medal

The reverse is dyed in an autumn pattern consisting of a medium-brown base overlaid by irregular splotches of light and dark brown

The Award was discontinued in 1993

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Case for an Observer’s Badge, Gebrüder Wegerhoff Design, Mid- to Late-War Example GTRexclude Irmgard Finze(Etui zum Beobachterabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of pressed card stock with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered inscription of BEOBACHTERABZ., the interior with a blue felt lid lid and slotted blue felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a design credited to Gebrder Wegerhoff, Ldenscheid, measuring 72 mm (w) x 80