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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. MHJJX18 LAFGEX01/19 SAEJJX06/19
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge has some light wear. Over all very Nice and Beautiful.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
