Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Hold LÜBECK”

LÜBECK”

He was discharged a month later as "Unfit for Service" at Shorncliffe on January 12

each of the buttons illustrating the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary insignia and maker marked "WATERBURY CO

magnetic steel hilt with a hooked quillon and pommel

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Hold LÜBECK”(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central square enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.