Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Republic of surrounded by the inscription "VILLA

surrounded by the inscription "VILLA SPADA DIFESA DI ROMA 1849"

Bronzed steel

Accompnied by its original paper wrappers and its original paper packet of issue

185 in Korea

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Republic of surrounded by the inscription "VILLA(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). 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, surrounding a central red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel