Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, with Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1917 Province of China the latter secured in place

the latter secured in place with magnetic metal hobnails

the glass crystal with cracking present below the 6 o'clock position along with scuff marks overall

the obverse exhibiting extensive greening overall

He was promoted to the rank of Major on 1 May 1908

determination and skill in action against the German Battleship Bismarck:Commander (E) Arthur Duncan Merriman (H

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, with Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1917 Province of China the latter secured in place(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown (indicating Prussian issue), surrounding a central depiction of a Taube monoplane flying over a rural landscape, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 93 mm (w) x 71. 63