Prussia. An Observer’s Badge, C.1918 Auction before being discharged on October

before being discharged on October 12th

stamped with a "Deutsche Leder" insignia on the left side

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver gilt lettering reading “Merenti” (Latin - “Merit”)

in generally very good condition

1914-15 Star (CH

Prussia. An Observer’s Badge, C.1918 Auction before being discharged on October(Beobachterabzeichen). c. 1918. Constructed of heavily silvered stamped bronze; the obverse constructed of a laurel and oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon, with an enameled square insignia consisting of white, black, and red enameled superimposed in the center within a bed of sun rays, with a Prussian crown at the top of the badge; the reverse hollow, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat catch; unmarked; measuring 46. 02