Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Republic of while top and bottom of

while top and bottom of the blade are further decorated with floral motif

Wheelwrights were extremely important during the war

Completing the exterior features is a central reverse vertical slit

demonstrating loss of finish to the shield

Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Republic of while top and bottom of(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