Austria, Imperial. Two Patriotic First War Badges Buy Now HUGO ECKENER" (The Ingenious German

HUGO ECKENER" (The Ingenious German Airship Leader) / Dr

the reverse with an integral vertical pinback

since a note from 1936 states that he was blind in his left eye

issued circa 1930's

Austria, Imperial. Two Patriotic First War Badges Buy Now HUGO ECKENER" (The Ingenious GermanIn bronze gilt, an ovular badge with three central shield shapes with Austrian symbolism set on a black velvet field, the reverse presents a single horizontal pin, measures 41. 3mm (w) x 33. 8mm (h), weighs 11. 1 grams, pin functional, light wear, remains in very fine condition. In bronze gilt, an octagonal badge with a central superimposed Austrian eagle with the crest on its chest, secured to a yellow enamelled field with a black and red floral