Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 United Republic of Nova Scotia board the S

Nova Scotia board the S

on a silver gilt cross with swords and wreath

the reverse maker marked “AMICO” and “1/20 10KGONS” for gilded silver content

(Medalja kraljice Natalije)

Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 United Republic of Nova Scotia board the S(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, around a central enameled applique consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece trimmed with a red border, situated atop a ribbed background, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,