Here is another fake Bavarian Observer badge, but not a very good one. The fixtures on the rear are modern, and the overall detail of the badge is poor. The crown is ill-proportioned and the crown supports are too thin.
Here is something worth mentioning regarding Observer badges. Period enamel on these badges will resemble the color of tomato soup (red-orange), not *bright red. Also, look for tiny black specks within the red area, it will look like pepper. These are indicators of a period wartime badge.
*A deeper red enamel without the peppering effect was used on post WWI replacement badges and is legitimate for those badges which fall into that category.
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