Bavaria, Kingdom. A First War Luftfahrerverband Membership Stick Pin, By L. Lerch Auction surrounded by the inscription "

surrounded by the inscription " "NOT TO CONQUER BUT TO SAVE" "

followed by a promotion to Sergeant on February 6

hallmarked on catch with boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838

He was discharged from active service on February 19

Bavaria, Kingdom. A First War Luftfahrerverband Membership Stick Pin, By L. Lerch Auction surrounded by the inscription "(Stecknadel). A Bavarian Luftfahrerverband (Association of Bavarian Flyers) membership stick pin, constructed of silver and blue enamels, marked on reverse with SILBER 950, maker marked L. LERCH MNCHEN, measuring 13. 19 mm (w) x 20. 93 mm (h), on a 49. 76 mm long needle pin, and in extremely fine condition.