A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Awarded to staff service

Footnote: Awarded to staff service to the Armed Forces evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty

in silver gilt with red enamels

leading to speculation that the body might have possibly been moved there later on

with ink signature of Major u

Royal Observer Corps

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Awarded to staff serviceMulti piece construction, in bronze gilt and enamels, eagle patinated, 69. 67mm x 67mm, two intact clips on the reverse, with two small rivets typical of the maker J. Zimbler, Wien, excellent quality overall, leaves on wreath individually enameled as they should be, slight chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, excellent crisp details, slightly worn condition, extremely fine and rare.