A World War I Imperial German, Prussian 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 depicts a finely detailed biplane in flight above a mountainous landscape, framed by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves symbolizing victory and endurance, surmounted by the Prussian crown. Constructed of finely die-struck hollow silver, the reverse is marked “C. E. Juncker, Berlin” beneath the crescent moon and crown silver hallmark with “800.” It features a radiating sunburst pattern and a vertical pinback clasp with hinge and catch intact. The craftsmanship is typical of Juncker’s Berlin workshop, known for producing some of the highest-quality Imperial aviation badges of the era, with crisp relief and excellent preservation of surface detail.
Approx. 2.875 x 1.75 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Walter Redling, Encino, Ca.
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Condition
Very Good. Even patina to silver with light oxidation, pin and hinge tight and functional, detailing sharp and undisturbed.