Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity it will only be better

it will only be better     Every casualty was in vain

(Militär-Brieftaubenwesen Leistungsabzeichen)

reverse with horizontal banjo-style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch

1 mm (w) x 91

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity it will only be better(Beobachterabzeichen, Anstecknadel Miniatur). Constructed of silvered bronze 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 square and red enameled medallion with a black and white checkered centrepiece, the reverse with a single visible rivet, unmarked, measuring 11. 78 mm (w) x 18. 93 mm (h), in extremely fine