Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot’s Badge, Named To Hendricks Of Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, 1916 Archive The photo shows a military

The photo shows a military reception in Eutin (northern Germany) on October 19

Medal for Merit in Upholding the Memory of Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland

Accompanied by its 10 mm x 35 mm Ribbon Bar with pinback and its 4 mm x 17 mm Enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment

Second Period (1866-1975)

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot’s Badge, Named To Hendricks Of Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, 1916 Archive The photo shows a military(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). A fine badge in hollow stamped silver with pleasing patina, obverse presenting laurel surround with ribbon tie, centre motif biplane flying over a landscape, adorned by Prussian State Crown, reverse with a sun ray design and engraved Hendricks, Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, with bottom date of 14. 8. 16, a barrel hinge, round catch and flat pin, silver hallmark 800 on pin, measuring 44. 71 mm (w) x 71. 52 mm (h), weighing 21. 0