Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Buy Now the obverse depicting a raised

the obverse depicting a raised Bavarian royal crown surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath

1650 – March 8

7 mm (h) inclusive of its "United" shield with crossed rifles suspension

Type II with Fasces and "FERT" inscriptions

which became the precursor to the modern London Fire Brigade

Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Buy Now the obverse depicting a raised(Abzeichen fr Freiballonfhrer). A second pattern badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a free hot air balloon with the NSFK emblem at the top of the air bag, surrounding the central motif is an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse presents a vertical principle pin assembly, engraved with the patent number 231240, measuring 44. 58 mm (w) x 58. 58 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.