A First War Prussian Pilot's Badge By Carl Dilenius, Pforzheim Auction measures approximately 54mm x 62mm

measures approximately 54mm x 62mm

a magnetic metal National cockade in black with red and white paint on the peak

Footnote: William Robert Cornell was a resident of Kitchener

While these badges were unofficial

but based on eagle style and hardware

A First War Prussian Pilot's Badge By Carl Dilenius, Pforzheim Auction measures approximately 54mm x 62mmAn excellent example of a marked and period worn badge in silver, weighing 22. 5 grams, hollow construction, flat back with emanating rays, marked with a "square" on the pin, the mark attributed to the manufacturer, Carl Dilenius, Pforzheim, 45 mm x 71. 7 mm, vertical pinback, with excellent details, extremely fine.