Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Gold Grade, Post-1957 Reissue United Republic of and stamped before two sides

and stamped before two sides of the cross joined together)

The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John

obverse stamped "KARL WÖRMER / DUISBURG MEIDERICH / 11

with an intact hinge cover and slotted black velvet medal bed

A First War French Legion D'Honneur

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Balloon Observer’s Badge, Gold Grade, Post-1957 Reissue United Republic of and stamped before two sides(Ballonbeobachterabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse depicting an an observation balloon bearing a Balkan Cross, inside an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 83 mm (w) x 52. 70 mm (h), weighing 36. 2 grams, in near mint condition.