Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Auction Hauptmann Georg Vaerst

Hauptmann Georg Vaerst

After fourteen months service

stating that he had five years' previous service but it doesn't indicate as to which unit (although it is likely that it was the 4th Infantry Battalion)

Manitoba was the Canadian holding the record for "most fighting decorations" in the war

He was discharged from the Service under Routine Order 1029 (10) as "Unable to meet the required military physical standards" at No

Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Auction Hauptmann Georg Vaerst(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of an oval silvered and patinated tombac in the shape of an oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 52. 91 mm (h); weighing 33. 5 grams; in