Germany, Imperial. A Rare Luftschiffer-Bataillon 2 Gorget
(Ringkragen für Männer der Luftschiffer-Bataillon 2). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a curved shield, the obverse bearing a central raised balloon and basket, circumscribed by hand-painted white inscription of “WACH-ART. 1” and “LUFTSCHIFFER-BTL. NR. 2” (“AIRSHIP BATTALION NR. 2”), the reverse with a central downward-pointing stabilizer, with the upper right corners featuring integral loops connecting to a magnetic metal chain with 36 links, unmarked, the shield measuring 162 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), with minor and age-appropriate oxidation evident to the metal and some wear of the inscription, a rare gorget in overall better than very fine condition.

