Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Hold very light crazing evident in

very light crazing evident in the white enamels on both sides of the arm at 6 o'clock

and this rare and exquisite souvenir helmet is in an overall near extremely fine condition

silvered zink buttons at the bottom and belt hooks of identical construction at the top

(gold wash nearly completely gone)

the handle of the sword inscribed "ITALIA"

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Hold very light crazing evident in(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 59. 95 mm (w) x 64. 55 mm