Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pilot’s Badge, C.1916 United Republic of one in poor condition

one in poor condition

The interior features complete with an integrated suspension loop set into the back of the collar

crazing evident in the lacquering

posing with his wife

7 General Hospital

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pilot’s Badge, C.1916 United Republic of one in poor condition(Bayerisches Flugzeugfhereabzeichen). Constructed of stamped silver; the obverse with a standard pilots badge motive within a wreath, with laurel leaves towards the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by a bow on the bottom of the wreath, ordained by the Bavarian crown at the top; the reverse with a vertical needle pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 45 mm (w) x 69. 62