Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction Archive gilt type "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ" and

gilt type "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ" and insignia illustrating a wreath backed by crossed swords on the lid

Peel eventually supported the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829

naming on the ALSGCM engraved in italic capitals

Padded Cloth Version - two color threads stitched on blue gray cloth

he would be awarded the Front Flying Clasp in Bronze

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot’s Badge Auction Archive gilt type "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ" and(Luftfahrtruppe Abzeichen). Pilots Graduation Badge. Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together by duals coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary, topped by an imperial eagle clutching a banner bearing an inscription of KUK LUFTFAHRTRUPPE, with a central pilot wearing a flight cap and goggles, the reverse with a period replacement retaining pin, unmarked, measuring 59. 95 mm (w) x 64. 55 mm