A First War German Imperial Prussian Pilot’s Badge United Republic of measuring 55 mm x 49

measuring 55 mm x 49 mm

Maltese Cross in silver gilt

in fine overall condition

a selective few from various regiments were picked to form the original units

On a length of neck ribbon

A First War German Imperial Prussian Pilot’s Badge United Republic of measuring 55 mm x 49A fine first war German Imperial Prussian Pilots (Flugzeugfhrer) badge; in solid silvered brass; the obverse with a standard pilots badge design within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves, with a bow on the bottom of the wreath, ordained by the Prussian crown at the top; vertical tapered pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 45. 12 mm x 74. 62 mm; weighing 37. 9 grams; a lightly worn example in very fine condition.