Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity 35269" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and maker

35269" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and maker marked "WERNSTEIN JENA" on their reverses

the two outer row with wide rows of green embroidery

with iron ring on interior of crown

1891 in Quainton

each representing six months overseas service

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity 35269" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and maker(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silver plated brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, with a central multi coloured enameled square checkered insignia on a ribbed field, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,