Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Newly Listed There is a pocket inside

There is a pocket inside on the right breast

1917) to 2-1-18 (January 2

one gilt bronze rank pip

with two obscured maker marks

Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Newly Listed There is a pocket inside(Abzeichen fr Freiballonfhrer). A second pattern badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a free hot air balloon with the NSFK emblem at the top of the air bag, surrounding the central motif is an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse presents a vertical principle pin assembly, engraved with the patent number 231240, measuring 44. 58 mm (w) x 58. 58 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.