Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac three of the Thai badges

three of the Thai badges are bullion-based and incorporating metal insignia and embroidery

when he was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps

engraved "Truscott of Oakleigh 1909"

used for sabotage and infiltration due to their knowledge and familiarity of the enemy’s language and way of life

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac three of the Thai badges(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 radiant field overlaid by a red enameled plaque with a black and white checkered centrepiece, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the