WWII GERMAN BADGES AND MEDALS PRICE GUIDE

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WWII GERMAN BADGE - LUFTWAFFE OBSERVER -

This is a Luftwaffe Observer's badge. As issued during WWII. The badge was authorized on March 26, 1936 by the commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German badges in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The qualifications for earning the Luftwaffe oberver badge includes.

The manufacturer's logo has been stamped on the back of the eagle. The badge was manufactured by the Assmann company. It is important to note that not all badges were marked.

Note the shape of the rivets securing the eagle to the body of the badge. They have a "domed" appearance. This is one of the parts that reproductions tend not to get correctly.

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OBSERVER BADGE EXAMPLES
The following section contains several examples of the WWII German Observer badges.

WWII GERMAN OBSERVER BADGE - This is a German WWII Observer badge manufactured by the Assmann company.

This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.

If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Badges and Awards identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII German Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
Value	$600.00	$650.00	$720.00	$790.00	$800.00	$
Availability	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare
Invest Grade	A	A	A	A	A

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