A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien Archive and sent to Geussnitz

and sent to Geussnitz

" Reilly also noted that the "officer in question (Gape) is considerably over age" and suggested that a full recovery was doubtful

ranging from very fine to extremely fine

Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien Archive and sent to GeussnitzMulti piece construction, in bronze gilt and enamels, eagle patinated, 69. 67mm x 67mm, two intact clips on the reverse, with two small rivets typical of the maker J. Zimbler, Wien, excellent quality overall, leaves on wreath individually enameled as they should be, slight chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, excellent crisp details, slightly worn condition, extremely fine and rare.