Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Archive the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered multi-coloured RAD emblem

Completing the dagger is a finely-engraved Austro-Hungarian imperial crown

Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid number 3) by the United States Navy

badge measures 42mm (x63mm including crown suspension)

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Archive the obverse bearing a machine-embroideredIn silver and silver gilt, a rare, German made Pilots badge, comprising a central gilt bird with outstretched wings, surmounted by a Princely crown and rampant lion in shield below, the reverse offers a flat pin and C catch, the reverse with a sunburst pattern, measures 44. 4 mm (w) x 75. 3 mm (h), unmarked but likely of Carl Dillenius manufacture, a hollow badge with light gilt wear, remains in extremely fine condition.