Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot’s Badge, Named To Hendricks Of Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, 1916 Archive In late 1939

In late 1939

for a total of 404 operational flying hours

He was protestant and worked as a farmer in his civilian life

Second Period (1866-1975)

The recipient is NCO Jose Ruiz Lopez of the Grenadier Regiment 262

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot’s Badge, Named To Hendricks Of Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, 1916 Archive In late 1939(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). A fine badge in hollow stamped silver with pleasing patina, obverse presenting laurel surround with ribbon tie, centre motif biplane flying over a landscape, adorned by Prussian State Crown, reverse with a sun ray design and engraved Hendricks, Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, with bottom date of 14. 8. 16, a barrel hinge, round catch and flat pin, silver hallmark 800 on pin, measuring 44. 71 mm (w) x 71. 52 mm (h), weighing 21. 0