The underside of the bridge is marked in two locations: on the left side with the code "bmj" (indicating the manufacturer
then promoted one month later to Corporal on February 13th
Measures approximately 42cm (16 1/2") in length
affixed to a 51 mm long pin
which fiercely resisted at the Battle of Imjin River and the Battle of Kapyong
Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Newly Listed The underside of the bridge(Abzeichen fr Freiballonfhrer). A second pattern badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a free hot air balloon with the NSFK emblem at the top of the air bag, surrounding the central motif is an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse presents a vertical principle pin assembly, engraved with the patent number 231240, measuring 44. 58 mm (w) x 58. 58 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.