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PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article. By adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: “Observer Badge”. Learn how and when to remove this message. The Observer Badge is a military badge. Of the United States armed forces. Dating from the First World War. The badge was issued to co-pilots, navigators, and flight support personnel as air observer. Who had received a variation in the training required for the standard Pilot’s Badge. The Observer Badge survived through the Second World War. And into the 1950s, at which time the concept of an Observer Badge was phased out in favor of the modern Aircrew Badge. In addition to wings for Naval Aviators. And Naval Flight Officers. The United States Navy. Still maintains an “Observer Badge” which is issued to flight-qualified mission specialists, such as a select number of meteorologists and intelligence officers in both the U. Air Force awards its USAF Observer Badge, which is identical to the USAF Navigator Badge, to Air Force officers who have qualified as NASA. Have flown an actual mission aboard the shuttle and/or the International Space Station. And who are otherwise not previously aeronautically rated as an Air Force pilot or navigator. In the modern U. Armed Forces, the Observer Badge is rarely issued, but has seen a resurgence in the Air Forces of other countries, most notably the United Kingdom. First World War Observer Badge. The original Observer Badge was a half-wing variation of the Aviator Badge worn by military pilots of the United States Army Air Service. And later the United States Army Air Corps. The badge was mainly awarded to gunners, spotters, and navigators on the first armed military aircraft. With the advent of bombing. The Observer Badge was also initially authorized for aircraft bombardiers. Those rated as Balloon Observers were also eligible for the badge, and the badge was typically referred to as both the Airplane Observer Badge and the Balloon Observer Badge. The design of the badge awarded was identical in both cases, and towards the end of the First World War was commonly referred to as the “Airplane and Balloon Observer Badge”, although the ratings for which the badge was issued remained distinct.
Medals are from the estate of naval aircrew member Clifford White. White served as an Observer during WW2 and later was part of a reserve unit during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Nothing further is known and group requires more research. USN Navy Medal Bar top row consisting of Naval Reserve Medal, American Campaign Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Medal. Medal bar is sewn in standard 1960′s style. USN Navy Medal Bar bottom row consisting of China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with large Silver Battle Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, United Nations Service Medal sewn in 1960′s style. Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal. Medal is a loose single medal. 13 place Ribbon Bar for Navy Commendation Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, China Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with large Silver Battle Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Naval Reserve Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal. US Navy clutchback Observer wing. Full sized wings are marked GEMSCO, NY, 1/20 10K G. Medals, Wing, and Ribbon bar show normal wear/tear associated with age. Medals are sewn for wear on dress uniform. Ribbon bars are single mounted bar. Medals, wing, and ribbons may show minor age related defects. Normal wear and tear associated with age.
For sale is a Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal To Observer R. This medal includes its original ribbon which is attached to a badge ready to wear by the recipient, this also comes with the original box and rice paper packet. The Royal Observer Corps Medal was instituted in 1950 by King George VI for long service by members of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) in the United Kingdom. It was awarded until December 1995, when the ROC was stood down. This is in excellent condition.
If you are reading this I would guess that you are interested in Royal Observer Corps medals and already know how much rarer a medal presented to a female is. Secondly, there is also a considerable degree of rarity for these medals presented to officers. Added to the above two points is the fact that this pair was also presented to a husband and wife which I have personally never seen before and I’m sure must be ever rarer. These particular medals were awarded to OBSERVER OFFICER W. And his wife OBSERVER A. Medal awarded 1961, bar issued 1973 served with 13 group [Carmarthen]. Alice May WEALE Medal awarded 1964. Served with 13 Group. The officers medal has the clasp and there is also a pair of patches included. Apologies for the photos but I will put some better ones up when I get chance. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “ram-sales” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam.
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
If you are reading this I would guess that you are interested in Royal Observer Corps medals and already know how much rarer a medal presented to a female is. Secondly, there is also a considerable degree of rarity for these medals presented to officers. Added to the above two points is the fact that this pair was also presented to a husband and wife which I have personally never seen before and I’m sure must be ever rarer. These particular medals were awarded to OBSERVER OFFICER W. And his wife OBSERVER A. Medal awarded 1961, bar issued 1973 served with 13 group [Carmarthen]. Alice May WEALE Medal awarded 1964. Served with 13 Group. The officers medal has the clasp and there is also a pair of patches included. Apologies for the photos but I will put some better ones up when I get chance. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “ram-sales” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Korea, South, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Bahamas, Colombia, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Uruguay, Vietnam.
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Original German Luftwaffe post WW2 / 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION – PERFECTLY WORKING PIN DEVICE / NICE ST&L (STEINHAUER UND LUECK) MADE LATER PERIOD EXAMPLE WITH OPEN HINGEBLOCK. FEW FACTS ABOUT 1957 PATTERN AWARDS. In 1957 the West German government authorised replacement Iron Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Crosses of 1813, 1870, and 1914, which could be worn by World War II Iron Cross recipients. The 1957 law also authorised de-Nazified versions of most other World War II-era decorations (except those specifically associated with Nazi Party organizations, such as SS Long Service medals, or with the expansion of the German Reich, such as the medals for the annexation of Austria, the Sudetenland, and the Memel region). The main government contract to manufacture and supply these new de-nazified WW2 1957 official decorations went to the world famous German firm Steinhauer & Lueck, Luedenscheid Germany. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations. S&L did not have the whole monopoly on medal making, other famous firms such as Deschler & Sohn, BH Maher and Juncker also manufactured these new German decorations. Lüdenscheid is situated between the cities Dortmund and Bonn. It was here that one of the youngest medal firms was founded in 1889 by August Steinhauer and Gustav Adolf Lück. The first production began in a cellar, the customer base continued to increase. A property was bought at 51 Hochstrasse which is still home for this famous company today. During WW2 Steinhauer & Lück produced medals and badges, like the famous Knights Cross and many other types of medals and badges. In 1957 this company was awarded the contract to produce all the newly re-designed legal WW2 1957 de-nazified decorations, plus the contract to manufacture all of Germany’s official decorations including Germany’s highest order the Bundesverdienstkreuz. Only a very limited number of original WW2 1957 medals are still produced, mainly Iron Crosses, German Cross Gold & Silver & Wound Badges and are considered 100% genuine by the German Government. HISTORY OF THE AWARD. Luftwaffe Pilot / Observer Badge – Herman Göring, replacing the Aircrew Badge that had existed since 1933, officially instituted the Combined Pilot-Observer Badge on January 19, 1935. As the name implies, the badge was to be awarded to personnel who qualified as both pilot and observer. The badge’s measurements and design are identical in every respect to the Pilot’s Badge. It consists on an eagle in flight, surrounded by an oval laurel and oak leaves wreath. The difference between the Pilot-Observer and the Pilot’s badge is that the eagle is polished silver and the wreath finished in gold. The eagle is soldered to the wreath by 2 round rivets, and sometimes has a space between the claws while others not. As the other Luftwaffe badges, it was manufactured in tombak, aluminum, and zinc. A cloth version existed, with embroidered bullion or cotton threads (pictured below). And a Pilots-Observer Badge with Diamonds was also awarded. The badge was rendered in a presentation case covered with simulated dark blue leather with the designation printed in gold letters on the lid (pictured above). The inner lining varied according to the manufacture, from satin and velvet to flocage and paper. It was entered in the “solbuch” and a document accompanied the award. As with most War Badges, the Pilot-Observer Badge was worn on the uniform upper left pocket. As mentioned in the introduction, the award was presented to all Luftwaffe personnel who qualified as both a pilot and an observer. It was also awarded in special cases to foreigners in recognition of special services to the Luftwaffe, and was usually presented to attaches from Axis Allies nation upon their return to their home. The number of presentations is not known to the authors at this time. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “a..anderson” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Country/ Organization: Germany
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Service: Air Force
- Era: 1945-Present
Enamel iron cross pin medal badge WW1 German Gallipoli star WWII Ottoman Empire. Another original item from. Here is your chance to own a very nice Prussian Observer badge produced by Juncker. Loaded with patina and just the right amount of wear. A fantastic piece In excellent condition overall. This would look great on display with other period items! I never grade my items as mint, even though may be. If for any reason you require additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask. View My Other Items For Sale. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Enamel prussian observer pin medal badge WW1 German WWII juncker Imperial award” is in sale since Saturday, July 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “william_kramer” and is located in Naperville, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
German armee imperial observer medal in solid silver Juncker version. Marker marks of Juncker backside of medal. The award looks old and original. Its a hollow version of pilots medals. The medal looks antique! All looks amazing and in good condition. We got the medal from the soldier family of a old German soldier after he died. TRIXUM: Mobil-optimierte Auktionsvorlagen und Bilder-Hosting. The item “German WW I air force observer medal producer Juncker 1914-1918 rare stamps” is in sale since Tuesday, January 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “antikmarktmuensterland” and is located in Dorsten. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Captain Starbuck RAF Medals. Never put to market before these are the medals of Chief Observer and RAF pilot Captain Starbuck. Born in Ilford, Essex. Sub-Lieutenant, RNAS and Captain Royal Air Force, serving as an Chief Observer, and later as a pilot, in the Eastern Mediterranean. As well as the main medals the collection also includes the dress minitures of the victory medals and the ribbon bar. The three main medals have their original boxes, which are showing age. See the pictures for greater detail. The item “WW1 Medal Group RAF Royal Observer Corps Captain Starbuck” is in sale since Friday, October 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “kromnia” and is located in Penryn. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Service: Air Force
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Era: 1914-1945
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
German imperial observer medal in Juncker case. The case is used too and looks good. The medal looks antique! All looks amazing and in good condition. We got the medal from the soldier family of a old German soldier after he died. TRIXUM: Mobil-optimierte Auktionsvorlagen und Bilder-Hosting. The item “German WW I air force observer medal producer Juncker in case 1914-1918 rare” is in sale since Tuesday, September 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “antikmarktmuensterland” and is located in Dorsten. This item can be shipped worldwide.