A Superb First War Turkish Pilot’s Badge; German Made Hold Part 3 - Italian Fighters

Part 3 - Italian Fighters and Bombers and Seaplanes

Who would have expected that a handful of wooden fishing craft could make the Huns Navy so ridiculous

This helmet has been in the hands of collectors since it was found in British Columbia at an estate sale

Two photographs of him in uniform with his plane

Lieutenant)

A Superb First War Turkish Pilot’s Badge; German Made Hold Part 3 - Italian FightersBadge in die struck tombac, wreath is fire gilded with polished highlights, patinated wings in the center, and with Turkish National symbol in white enamels at the top; badge measures 65. 22mm x 51. 28mm, weighs 22. 6 grams; unmarked, but with typical pin style, set up and rivets used by maker Meybauer, Berlin; overall a very fine, high quality example, in extremely fine condition.