Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 United Republic of An excellent example overall

An excellent example overall

the reverse maker marked “AMICO” and “1/20 10KGONS” for gilded silver content

Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

on a silver gilt cross with swords and wreath

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 United Republic of An excellent example overall(Beobachterabzeichen). 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, around a central enameled applique consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece trimmed with a red border, situated atop a ribbed background, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,