A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity two men at the left

two men at the left in Roman attire

He was a resident of Ford City

no cracking to iron core

1st Class for Forty Years' Service (bronze gilt

Footnote: Awarded to staff service to the Armed Forces evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity two men at the leftMulti piece construction, in bronze gilt and enamels, eagle patinated, 69. 67mm x 67mm, two intact clips on the reverse, with two small rivets typical of the maker J. Zimbler, Wien, excellent quality overall, leaves on wreath individually enameled as they should be, slight chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, excellent crisp details, slightly worn condition, extremely fine and rare.