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

fraying evident in the wire on the four exposed ends

maker marked "BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE PHILA"

Cross stamped on reverse "2" and "800"

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