Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Republic of Completing the exterior features is

Completing the exterior features is a central reverse vertical slit

with some flecking visible to the enameled HJ insignia along with sporadic loss of silver finish to the reverse and some bending of the reverse catches with has locked the pins in place

and measures 44 mm in width

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Austria-Hungary. An Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops Pilot Badge, c.1917 Republic of Completing the exterior features is(Luftfahrtruppe Abzeichen). Pilots Graduation Badge. Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together by duals coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary, topped by an imperial eagle clutching a banner bearing an inscription of KUK LUFTFAHRTRUPPE, with a central pilot wearing a flight cap and goggles, the reverse with a period replacement retaining pin, unmarked, measuring 58. 89 mm (w) x 63. 35 mm