Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Bronze Grade, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude Philippines aboard the Attacker class

Philippines aboard the Attacker class escort carrier HMS Striker on September 27

contravening Section 40 MDC

5 mm silver gilt suspension illustrating the Republic of Egypt eagle coat-of-arms above a lamp projecting a flame

original ribbon bearing the American flag suspended from a hanger bearing an eagle with crossed anchor and cannon

The inside of the tunic is lined in chocolate brown cotton

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Bronze Grade, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude Philippines aboard the Attacker class(Ballonbeobachterabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse depicting an an observation balloon bearing a Balkan Cross, inside an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 61 mm (w) x 52. 80 mm (h), weighing 35. 2 grams, in near mint condition.