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Badge · Germany
Ballonbeobachterabzeichen
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GermanySold median$115
median of 24 recent sales, 27 in all · typically $49 – $177
Matched by name. All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Balloon Observer's Badge (German: Ballonbeobachterabzeichen) was a military decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. It was awarded to German Army personnel who operated gas balloons flying them 300 ft (91 m)-500 ft (152 m) above the ground. The balloons were easy targets for Allied pilots and ground fire. Due to its late introduction, only a very small number of badges were awarded.
The die-struck badge features a laurel wreath of oak leaves and acorns surmounted by the national eagle grasping a swastika. Below this is a representation of an observation balloon. The Balloon Observer's Badge had three grades based on a point system: Bronze (20 points); Silver (45 points) and Gold (75 points).
Points were awarded for particular conditions, such as the difficulty and success of a mission. There is no record of the gold version ever being awarded. Recommendation for the award was rendered by a commanding officer of either the observer unit, artillery unit or army unit.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate. Matched by name.
Class not stated
Bronze
Gold
Silver
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $100 | $50 – $125 | 13last 12 Oct 2026 | None listed |
| Bronze | $203 | $127 – $599 | 4last 24 Jun 2024 | None listed |
| Gold | $88 | $49 – $125 | 4last 21 Oct 2025 | None listed |
| Silver | $238 | $188 – $244 | 3last 29 Jun 2021 | None listed |
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LiveAuctioneerssold
$100
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $125 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$80
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $100 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$35
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $44 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$40
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $50 paid
£70
approximately ≈ $92
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $115 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$30
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $38 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$30
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $38 paid
Invaluablesold
$45
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $56 paid