A World War I Imperial German, Bavarian Pilot’s Badge (Fliegerabzeichen), instituted in 1913 to recognize qualified military aviators for successful completion of pilot training and active service in aerial operations. The obverse displays a finely detailed depiction of a biplane in flight above a mountainous landscape, enclosed by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves symbolizing victory and strength, surmounted by the Bavarian crown. Constructed of finely die-struck hollow silver, the reverse is marked “Carl Poellath, Schrobenhausen, Silber,” with a radiating sunburst pattern and a vertical pinback clasp with hinge and catch intact. The detailing remains crisp throughout, particularly in the crown and aircraft rendering, characteristic of Poellath’s superior wartime craftsmanship.

Dimensions approx.: 3h x 1.75w in.; .90 Troy ounce

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Very Good. Even toning and surface patina with light oxidation near hinge, minor wear to reverse consistent with age; pin and catch firm and fully functional.