Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Auction He was discharged from the

He was discharged from the Service under Routine Order 1029 (10) as "Unable to meet the required military physical standards" at No

After fourteen months service

"FR" (in square

enlisted in the Manchester Regiment as a boy recruit in March 1924 and was embarked for India in September of the same year

A message was sent to Bridage Headquarters at 3:55 pm: "Under the orders of Brigadier General Pinney

Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Auction He was discharged from the(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of an oval silvered and patinated tombac in the shape of an oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 52. 91 mm (h); weighing 33. 5 grams; in