A First War Bavarian Observer's Badge By Karl Pollath Auction with so called half-etui (case

with so called half-etui (case without push button)

Krupp held competitions known as Völkerschiessen

Schwarz remains an enigmatic member within Hitler's inner circle

go down in a nose-dive and then turn completely over completely out of control

Accompanied by a Ribbon Bar (ribbon for the Africa Star with "8" clasp remains intact

A First War Bavarian Observer's Badge By Karl Pollath Auction with so called half-etui (caseA highly desirable Bavarian Observer badge in silver with a finely enameled square insignia, white and black enamels mounted in the centre, maker marked "KARL PLLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN" and marked "SILBER" (silver) on the reverse, measuring 44. 8 mm x 70 mm, vertical pinback, dark patina, a worn badge exhibiting all the finely toned characteristics of use, extremely fine.