Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Badge in bronze gilt with

Badge in bronze gilt with green and white enamels

circa 1860-1880 period manufacture

reverse with the Chisinau-based studio photographer's mark in gold-coloured lettering on a red field

then left for the 4th Eut

Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Badge in bronze gilt with(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