Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Pilot's Badge, "800" Marked, C.1916 Archive It developed into one of

It developed into one of the most important German shipping companies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

inscribed Ein Gott-Ein Recht-Eine Wahrheit (German - One God

where it performed sixteen reconnaissance missions around the Baltic Sea

The Stalag Luft III sub-camp for officers was used to hold Allied pilots

dark patinas on the four silver awards

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Pilot's Badge, "800" Marked, C.1916 Archive It developed into one ofBadge in silver gilt and partially enameled, wings patinated, pin back on reverse marked "800", 54. 35mm x 52. 6mm, it weighs 23. 9 grams, of German manufacture, in worn condition, very fine.