Romania, Kingdom. A Royal Romanian Air Force Observer Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive impressed (Major W

impressed (Major W

marked "GES GESCH" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the pinback's reinforcing plate

Gehler was part of the NSKK (National Socialist Motor Corps)

accepting the appointment and executed the oath of office on October 10th

Romania, Kingdom. A Royal Romanian Air Force Observer Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive impressed (Major W(Forele Aeriene Regale ale Romniei). In silvered tombac, crowned monogram of King Carol II (reign: 1930 1940) in the centre, flanked by arching raised wings, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), slightly undulated clip attachment, scattered silvering wear, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Air Arm of the Royal Romanian forces during the Second World War was officially named the Aeronautica Regala Romana (ARR), or the Romanian Royal