Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Archive Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid number

Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid number 3) by the United States Navy

the black threading securing the hook on the left side having come away

capital letters

Austria and Sweden

50 (in bronze gilt

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Archive Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid numberIn silver and silver gilt, a rare, German made Pilots badge, comprising a central gilt bird with outstretched wings, surmounted by a Princely crown and rampant lion in shield below, the reverse offers a flat pin and C catch, the reverse with a sunburst pattern, measures 44. 4 mm (w) x 75. 3 mm (h), unmarked but likely of Carl Dillenius manufacture, a hollow badge with light gilt wear, remains in extremely fine condition.