Rare WWI Austro-Hungarian KuK Air Service Model 1917 Air Crew Badge "Been There" Look
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Rare WWI Austro-Hungarian KuK Air Service Model 1917 Air Crew Badge "Been There" Look

Code: z99oma00001k


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War I Austro-Hungarian Kuk Air Service (Imperial and Royal) Model 1917 air crew badge. This badge was made circa 1917-1918 by the Austrian maker J. Zimbler. It has a cool "been there", "worn in the cockpit" look. The badge is an eagle wreathed in enameled white leaves. The "K" cipher for Kaiser is at the top and there are two small enameled Imperial and Royal crests at the bottom.

VINTAGE: Circa World War I (1917-1918).

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 2-3/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, bronze, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Clips.

MARKINGS: J. Zimbler Wien VII.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWI Austro-Hungarian Air Service insignia collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEJX14 LAFGEX5/14 TrABJJX6/14

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badge has some light wear and minor enamel damage and some light bending.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.