Luftwaffe Observers Badge

[Lt. Martin]

I found this today at a store for $5. They did not know what it was. So, I bought it. Does anybody have any information on this patch? How much could it be worth?

It is a bit moth-bitten.

[Adrian Stevenson]

It is the cloth active service version of the Observers badge. Worn on the Fliegerbluse.

Nice buy! No idea on current values.

Cheers, Ade.

[Lt. Martin]

What did they get the patch for?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Well, the title of the badge kind of gives a clue

Being an Observer as part of an aircrew. (BEOBACHTERABZEICHEN is the correct German name for the badge)

Introduced on March 26, 1936, for observers, assistant observers, navigators and bombardiers.

Cheers, Ade.

[Lt. Martin]

I know that, but what were the requirements to get that award? Or is it more of a qualifacation type thing?

[Adrian Stevenson]

It it not an award, but a qualification badge, like a US or British "wing".

Cheers, Ade.

[Lt. Martin]

Thanks