Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction Archive naming on the ALSGCM engraved

naming on the ALSGCM engraved in italic capitals

gilt type "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ" and insignia illustrating a wreath backed by crossed swords on the lid

he would be awarded the Front Flying Clasp in Bronze

the naming inverted on the Crimea Medal

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction Archive naming on the ALSGCM engraved(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