Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, Padded Cloth Version Auction one missing its slider

one missing its slider

as confirmed by a letter he received from the Navy Department

in order to protect against exposure to dirt or moisture

Each forearm sleeve is adored with additional insignia: the right with one silver first year and four red subsequent years War Service Chevrons and an Assistant Instructor's Badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, Padded Cloth Version Auction one missing its slider(Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffversion). Constructed of multi coloured machine embroidery; the obverse consisting of a laurel and oak wreath, with an eagle superimposed on the front clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; on a grey wool backer; padded; with black rayon backing; measuring 61 mm (w) x 62 mm (h); in absolutely mint condition.