Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 United Republic of with strong catch and solid

with strong catch and solid hinge

with a metal Edelweiss insignia secured to the left side

with plain reverse presenting maker’s cartouche of LACTINHVIEN

Other positions he held included: President of the Planning Commission of the PRC

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 United Republic of with strong catch and solid(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silver plated brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, with a central multi coloured enameled square checkered insignia on a ribbed field, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,