A Fine First War German Naval Aviators Grouping Auction with additional staining in the

with additional staining in the armpits

all awards are worn but fine

before returning to the 23rd Reserve Battalion for duty

in Calabria

A Fine First War German Naval Aviators Grouping Auction with additional staining in theA Fine First War German Naval Aviators Grouping A Naval Pilot's Badge by Maybauer; a rare badge in bronze gilt, solid, with Maybauer crest behind pin, with strong catch and hinge, 45. 5 (w) x 70. 9 (h) mm, exhibiting some gilt wear on obverse from period use, sharp detailing, extremely fine; with framed portrait of recipient in silvered frame; reads "to me dear father, a souvenir from my training as a Naval Pilot, from your grateful son, Hez." on