Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Pilot’s Badge Commemorative Case Newly Listed surmounted by the Royal crown

surmounted by the Royal crown and flanked by suns with emanating rays on either side of the crown

1921 Geerstenseth fourth place medal

Minor reforms of the constitution of the Order occurred in 1962 and 1980

having served continuously in the Canadian Army

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian Pilot’s Badge Commemorative Case Newly Listed surmounted by the Royal crown(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