A Superb First War Turkish Pilot’s Badge; German Made Buy Now one of the earliest recipients

one of the earliest recipients of the Victoria Cross

I was so worried that Watts would catch me as I came home

marked on reverse BRAĆA KNAUS ZAGREB

maker marked ALLAN on the reverses

light contact on the shaft and flared base

A Superb First War Turkish Pilot’s Badge; German Made Buy Now one of the earliest recipientsBadge in die struck tombac, wreath is fire gilded with polished highlights, patinated wings in the center, and with Turkish National symbol in white enamels at the top; badge measures 65. 22mm x 51. 28mm, weighs 22. 6 grams; unmarked, but with typical pin style, set up and rivets used by maker Meybauer, Berlin; overall a very fine, high quality example, in extremely fine condition.