Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Auction opening two reveal an original

opening two reveal an original two-section fold-out topographical map of the Stalingrad region

He was stationed at Le Havre

it amalgamated with the Scots Fusiliers of Canada and was renamed the Highland Fusiliers of Canada

1941) and appointed Temporary Captain

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Auction opening two reveal an original(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). 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 red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel