Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Hold letter of congratulations from Kesselring

letter of congratulations from Kesselring

Second book is entitled "Bomber Command Continues:

painted pressed paper

Chapter 73

Austria. An First War Field Pilot's Badge, Named And Dated Hold letter of congratulations from KesselringEmperor Franz Joseph, in gilded bronze and enamels, 58. 85x62. 78mm, marked on reverse BSW, hollow rivets holding eagle in place, of very fine quality manufacture, excellent details on the eagle, leaves on the wreath beautifully and individually enameled, as they should be, circa 1916 17, weighs 22. 8 grams, textbook original example by this scarce maker, recipients name hand scratched on reverse, in very fine condition.