Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Pilot’s Badge, c.1917 visually-hidden and toned silver on the

and toned silver on the reverse

six documents concerning appointment to Kriegsverwaltungs-Abteilungschef/Kriegsverwaltungsvicechef by the Supreme Command of the Heer (209x297mm

a position he gained after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg in August 1934

The embedded finely-detailed aluminum eagle shows well

(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Anstecknadel)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Pilot’s Badge, c.1917 visually-hidden and toned silver on theBadge in silver gilt and partially enamelled at 12 oclock, wings patinated, pin back on reverse marked "800", measures 56. 6mm x 52. 3mm, weighs 24. 1 grams, cast, in worn condition, very fine.