A Fine First War German Naval Aviators Grouping Auction in Calabria

in Calabria

where she was posted for the next nineteen months

After almost three months at Valcartier and having completed the Government Recruits Training Course

with additional staining in the armpits

Once in the United Kingdom

A Fine First War German Naval Aviators Grouping Auction in CalabriaA Fine First War German Naval Aviators Grouping A Naval Pilot's Badge by Maybauer; a rare badge in bronze gilt, solid, with Maybauer crest behind pin, with strong catch and hinge, 45. 5 (w) x 70. 9 (h) mm, exhibiting some gilt wear on obverse from period use, sharp detailing, extremely fine; with framed portrait of recipient in silvered frame; reads "to me dear father, a souvenir from my training as a Naval Pilot, from your grateful son, Hez." on