Writing an article about the Luftwaffe Observer's Badge

[Yuri D.]

This time, I'm including the zinkers in with the early and war-time Tombak examples.

So far, this is what I've got:

Juncker
Early Tombak thin type
War-time Tombak thick type

Deumer
Early Tombak thin type
War-time Tombak thick type

Assmann
Early thin type (aluminum)
War-time Tombak thick type (stamped "A")
War-time Tombak thick type (raised "A")
Late-war zink (separate hinge and catch)
Late-war zink (integrated hinge and catch)

GWL
War-time Tombak

Paul Meybauer
War-time Tombak
Late-war zink

Unmarked with a laid-down block hinge
War-time Tombak wreath with aluminum eagle


Please let me know if I've missed any examples.

Thank you,

Yuri

[Neil Howes]

HI Yuri

I have the following additions/amendments to the list:

Juncker
Early Thin type CEJ MM
Early Thin type Screwback
War-time Tombak thick type 2nd patt wreath
War-time Tombak thick type 3rd patt wreath

Assmann
War-time Tombak thick type (stamped "A") 2nd patt
War-time Tombak thick type (stamped "A") 3rd patt
War-time Tombak thick type (raised "A") 3rd patt

IMME
War-time Tombak thick type 2nd patt wreath

Let me know if you want additional pictures/dimensions of the 1st patt ali Assmann & the Early Deumer type. I also have reference photos of the early Juncker screwback & 2 other early Deumer types.

Regards,

Neil

[Yuri D.]

Neil,

I've sent you a PM.

Yuri

[Yuri D.]

I still need the following badges to complete the first draft of my article. All contributors will get credit in the article:

Juncker
Early Thin type CEJ MM
War-time Tombak thick type 3rd patt wreath
War-time zinc thick type

Assmann
War-time Tombak thick type (stamped "A") 2nd patt
War-time Tombak thick type (stamped "A") 3rd patt
War-time Tombak thick type (raised "A") 3rd patt
War-time zinc thick type (stamped "A") 3rd patt

IMME
War-time Tombak thick type 2nd patt wreath

Paul Meybauer
War-time Tombak thick type 2nd patt wreath - full logo
War-time Tombak thick type 2nd patt wreath - "P. M." logo
War-time zinc thick type 2nd patt wreath - "P. M." logo

This article is shaping up very nicely with very interesting and rare examples in it already. I can't wait to get it published with a comprehensive list.

Yuri

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Yuri,

I can provide images of an Early Juncker CEJ marked example. Let me know if you still need it and what image format, etc, is required.

Regards
Mike K

[J Temple-West]

Out of the remaining list, can supply the 'Assmann' 2nd pat..

Also have an early 'Deumer' just in..

[Frank Heukemes]

I got the full name Meybauer and the raised A Assmann. Please contact me with your requirements, Yuri:

frank.heukemes@t-online.de

[Erich B.]

I've got a cased early thin, unmarked example--not sure of the maker but it could be Deumer--let me know if you need photos.
Erich

[Yuri D.]

Out of the remaining list, can supply the 'Assmann' 2nd pat..

Also have an early 'Deumer' just in..

Yes please give me the Assmann 2nd pattern.

Please give me large images of the:

obverse,
reverse,
Hinge at an angle,
Catch at an angle,
MM closeup

and measurements in mm:

Wreath height:
Wreath width:
Eagle wingspan:
Swastika diagonal (horizontal):
Hinge width:
Length from hinge to catch (outside):
Weight in grams:

Thank you,

Yuri

[Pascal H.]

Yuri,
If I can be of any help with a Juncker with 2nd pattern eagle with a 3rd pattern wreath just let me know.

KR
Pascal

[Jody]

Observer

Hi Yuri,
I have a early nickle Assmann Observer with raised A. If interested I can supply images.
Jody

[Yuri D.]

Thank you all for your quick and high-quality assistance. I will process the new information that I've received and publish a list of holes in the article.

Thank you,

Yuri

[Yuri D.]

PDoes anyone have zinc examples of any Observer's badges?

Yuri