Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive followed by a longer stay

followed by a longer stay at a Czechoslovak Sanatorium

maker marked "Hofkunstanstalt JACOB LESER Straubing" on the inside lid

The cap measures 105 mm x 265 mm

Only five issues in total are confirmed to exist

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

Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive followed by a longer stayEmperor 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.