Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction with standard buckram backing (a

with standard buckram backing (a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue)

later obtaining the ranks of Ordinary Seaman and Able Seaman

badge retains most of the gilding

fitting well in its place

the reverse bearing a central dedication to Infanterie-Regiment 62 (Oberschlesien)

Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction with standard buckram backing (a(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