Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Silver Grade, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude (His) Wind has improved since

(His) Wind has improved since returning to Canada & is better in the country than in the city

center patinated and separately attached

with its original salesman’s board

1878 in London

grey threading giving definition to the wings

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Silver Grade, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude (His) Wind has improved since(Ballonbeobachterabzeichen in Silver). Constructed of silvered 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. 74 mm (w) x 52. 60 mm (h), weighing 35. 6 grams, in near mint condition.