Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

The cap measures 105 mm x 265 mm

maker marked "Hofkunstanstalt JACOB LESER Straubing" on the inside lid

also in black (Waffen Amt = Army's Acceptance Code)

each illustrating an anchor surmounted by the Imperial crown

Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Archive he was promoted to Lieutenant-ColonelEmperor Franz Joseph, in gilded bronze and enamels, 58. 85x62. 78mm, marked on reverse BSW, hollow rivets holding eagle in place, of very fine quality manufacture, excellent details on the eagle, leaves on the wreath beautifully and individually enameled, as they should be, circa 1916 17, weighs 22. 8 grams, textbook original example by this scarce maker, recipients name hand scratched on reverse, in very fine condition.