Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction measuring 132

measuring 132

four are modern reproductions with notes on their reverses)

PUGH 1966" and numbered "2072" on the reverse

marked with the Canadian coat-of-arms on the lid)

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction measuring 132(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