A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity blunt tip with blood grooves

blunt tip with blood grooves (fullers) on both sides and marked "GES

with ink signature of Major u

Powerful on October 3

leading to speculation that the body might have possibly been moved there later on

no cracking to iron core

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity blunt tip with blood groovesMulti 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.