Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction Archive hallmarked and maker marked on

hallmarked and maker marked on reverse

Luftwaffe Officer’s Belt Buckle by Assmann - Two-piece construction

the frame demonstrating a consistent patina and with a small dent to the lower corner of the nine o’clock arm when viewed from the obverse

1945 promoted to Major

the exterior with dual grooved dials for elevation and wind adjustment

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction Archive hallmarked and maker marked on(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