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A First War Unique Converted Bavarian Pilot’s Badge; Published Example

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A First War Unique Converted Bavarian Pilot’s Badge; Published Example

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A First War Unique Converted Bavarian Pilot’s Badge; Published Example

A First War converted Bavarian pilot’s badge (Flugzeugführer Abzeichen); in stamped nickel alloy with fine details; within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves; a bow on the bottom with a Bavarian crown on the top; uniquely, this badge was originally issued as a Prussian Pilot’s badge that was converted into a Bavarian Pilot’s badge; measuring 70.65 mm x 45.75; weighing 11.9 grams; very fine condition.

Footnote: This badge was published in Stephen Thomas Previtera’s “Imperial Sky - Flight Badges of The Imperial German & Bavarian Armies”, and is discussed in detail between pages 484 and 488.