Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 certificate_of_authenticity joined the party on 1

joined the party on 1 September 1928

(Heer Bandschnalle)

Colonel on August 14

Unbeknownst to the Americans

Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 certificate_of_authenticity joined the party on 1(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