Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge by C.E. Juncker, “Thin Wreath” Version

(Beobachterabzeichen). Institued on 26.3.1936. (Issued 1936-1945). Constructed of tombac, with a richly-detailed, narrow version oak wreath bearing a stylized “J-1” type Luftwaffe eagle clutching a hand-filed mobile swastika, the reverse presents with a barrel hinge accommodating a vertical pinback with a rounded tip meeting a round wire catch, two rivets at the top half of the wreath securely hold the obverse eagle in position, maker marked “C.J. Juncker, Berlin S.W.” on the reverse of the eagle, etched into the reverse of the eagle are the letters “F”, “P”, and date of “1940”, measuring 53 mm (h) 52.25 mm (w) and weighing 28.2 grams, in very fine condition, includes period original case, consisting of a sturdy cardstock frame with faux blue leather exterior and “Beobachterabz.” (“Observer Badge”) stamped in gold Fraktur-style font on the centre of the lid, functional magnetic metal interior spring catch with exterior stud release, functional magnetic metal hinge, with beautifully intact dark purple and blue interior lining with hinge cover, vertical slit accommodating placement of badge, in extremely fine condition.