Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive MONTREAL 1914"

MONTREAL 1914"

navy blue and black inks on white cotton

also in black (Waffen Amt = Army's Acceptance Code)

92 BGH from May 13 to June 7th

he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive MONTREAL 1914"Emperor Franz Joseph, in gilded bronze and enamels, 58. 85x62. 78mm, marked on reverse BSW, hollow rivets holding eagle in place, of very fine quality manufacture, excellent details on the eagle, leaves on the wreath beautifully and individually enameled, as they should be, circa 1916 17, weighs 22. 8 grams, textbook original example by this scarce maker, recipients name hand scratched on reverse, in very fine condition.