Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Pilot’s Badge Commemorative Case Newly Listed with "4026 Y=" hand engraved

with "4026 Y=" hand engraved beside the regimental designation

"for services in Egypt"

Cross stamped on reverse "2" and "800"

maker marked ENTW

fraying evident in the wire on the four exposed ends

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Pilot’s Badge Commemorative Case Newly Listed with "4026 Y=" hand engraved(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen Erinnerungs Etui). Of two piece silver plated non ferrous metal alloy construction, consisting of a case with an exterior lipped edge, accompanied by a lid bearing an etched Austro Hungarian style imperial eagle topped by a Crown of St. Stephen, unmarked, measuring 162 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 40 mm (h), with moderate scratching and material fatigue leading to loss of finish and oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine