the matte silver wash retains nearly 100% of original finish
Footnote: Duncan McPherson was born in Iverness
Although he had only a Grade Six education
Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks
that he was married and that his trade was that of Saddler
A First War Prussian Observer's Badge By Carl Dilenius Newly Listed the matte silver wash retainsA First War Prussian Observer's Badge by Carl Dilenius; In stamped silvered white metal, center enameled, 44. 11mm(w)x68. 70mm(h), weighs 10. 9 grams, marked with "square" mark on pin (attributed to Carl Dilenius, Pforzheim), in worn condition, very slight enamel chipping, crown on top broken off, nice old patina, circa 1917 1918, in very fine condition