Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive navy blue and black inks

navy blue and black inks on white cotton

60mm including sun suspension x 41mm

The cap measures 105 mm x 265 mm

he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

also in black (Waffen Amt = Army's Acceptance Code)

Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive navy blue and black inksEmperor Franz Joseph, in gilded bronze and enamels, 58. 85x62. 78mm, marked on reverse BSW, hollow rivets holding eagle in place, of very fine quality manufacture, excellent details on the eagle, leaves on the wreath beautifully and individually enameled, as they should be, circa 1916 17, weighs 22. 8 grams, textbook original example by this scarce maker, recipients name hand scratched on reverse, in very fine condition.