Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Pilot’s Badge Commemorative Case
(Flugzeugführerabzeichen Erinnerungs-Etui). Of two-piece silver-plated non-ferrous metal alloy construction, consisting of a case with an exterior lipped edge, accompanied by a lid bearing an etched Austro-Hungarian-style imperial eagle topped by a Crown of St. Stephen, unmarked, measuring 162 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 40 mm (h), with moderate scratching and material fatigue leading to loss of finish and oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.

