Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude reverse marked RZM M1/52

reverse marked RZM M1/52

seven were killed

with MI Cypher on reverse

before being transferred days later to Camp Borden

At the base of the memorial

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude reverse marked RZM M1/52(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