Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge Newly Listed 000 in 1914 for the

000 in 1914 for the I

Neck Cross

The original Vendôme Column at the centre of the square was erected by Napoleon I

the edge maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "BRONZE" with the "E" partially visible

" said Fred Ritchie

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge Newly Listed 000 in 1914 for the(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, around a central depiction of a monoplane flying over a rural landscape, unmarked, measuring 45. 81 mm (w) x 71. 02 mm (h), weighing 10. 2 grams, all of the reverse attachment hardware is missing and minor loss of silver finish is visible to the base metal, in