Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction badge retains most of the

badge retains most of the gilding

then left for the 4th Eut

Badge in bronze gilt with green and white enamels

Private William Brown

circa 1860-1880 period manufacture

Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction badge retains most of the(Luftfahrtruppe Abzeichen). Pilots Graduation Badge. Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together by duals coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary, topped by an imperial eagle clutching a banner bearing an inscription of KUK LUFTFAHRTRUPPE, with a central pilot wearing a flight cap and goggles, the reverse with a period replacement retaining pin, unmarked, measuring 58. 89 mm (w) x 63. 35 mm