April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge by desirable maker, C. E. Juncker. This is the style known to collectors as the second Juncker pattern. This example is an early high-quality made of a brass alloy (Tombak). Nearly all of the original darkening is still present on the eagle with only very slight wear to high points and edges that adds some visual contrast. Swastika exhibits heavier wear with nice patina. The wreath of oak and laurel leaves retains virtually all of the original silver finish, which has taken on pleasant, mellow age toning. The wreath is nicely struck, with all of the original detail intact. The badge is nicely maker marked on the reverse behind the eagle with the stamped marking “C. E. Juncker / Berlin SW,”. The hardware setup is standard configuration from Juncker with a barrel hinge, round wire pin, and catch. The pin is functional, with original hardware and rivets. The reverse retains nearly all of the original finish, with some very slight, honest wear. Excellent example of a very desirable badge. CONDITION: Overall very good.