Austria, Imperial A Pilot’s Badge 1917-18 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of pressed blackened leather

constructed of pressed blackened leather

reverse inscribed "ASSne NAZle ALPINI" on a disk centred on a fasces

typical Godet

a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "f" (1901) on the reverse

The Wound Badge in Black was awarded to Prerost for being wounded once on August 8

Austria, Imperial A Pilot’s Badge 1917-18 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of pressed blackened leatherIn gilded bronze and enamels (each leaf separately enameled, as it should be), pin is magnetric, 61. 12mm(w) x 65mm(h), unmarked, with hollow rivets, textbook example, very good details, and showing evidence of moderate period use; very slight enamel chipping, in extremely fine condition.