Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge In Silver, Prinzen Size United Republic of in pale silvery/grey cotton threads

in pale silvery/grey cotton threads mounted on a cut-out

awarded to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) Karl Gericke on 22

the Prince of Wales accepted the Honorary Colonelcy of the Ceylon Light Infantry Volunteers

The embedded finely-detailed aluminum eagle with light contact and rates near extremely fine

all are marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) and maker marked "A

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge In Silver, Prinzen Size United Republic of in pale silvery/grey cotton threadsAn ovular shaped badge pendant constructed of silver, the obverse centre bears a flying plane over a rural landscape, encompassed by a wreath of half oak leaves and half laurel tied with a ribbon at the bottom, topped with an imperial crown, the reverse is plain and is marked 800 (indicative of silver quality), and marked MIR, measuring 32 mm (w) x 54. 23 mm (h), weighing 11. 8 g, very fine.