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ARTIFACT:
This is a gorgeous WWI M1914 Imperial Prussian Army Observer Badge, manufactured circa 1917. This badge, produced by the "Tiffany" of Germany: Godet, was made of later war silver plated tombak. The pin bears the non-silver Godet Maltese Cross marking, and has beautiful riveted construction.
This badge is in exquisite condition, and would be hard to upgrade from, with seemingly 99% of its original plating intact, sporting a lovely moderate patina. The badge shows almost no wear.
This badge is among 4 of our current offerings that were chosen by OVMS to be on the back cover of this year's MAX program.
VINTAGE:
World War I, circa 1917.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-7/8" in height x 1-3/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Central piece is enameled Silvered brass, main badge & findings are Silver Plated Tombak,
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical T-style pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:
Godet Maltese Cross marking on the Pin.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a WWI Prussian medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VGJJX03/07 LCCGEX04/04/23 SCCGEX05/02/23
CONDITION:
8- (Excellent-): The badge shows Lovely Patina and only light wear Retaining 90% of the silver patina, and lightly tarnish. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
