Germany, Prussia, A First War Fliers Commemorative Badge by Paul Meybauer Province of China marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “78” for maker Stefan Merkl

5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) each

measuring 24 mm in diameter

the reverse with a black enameled medallion

measuring 19 mm (w) x 27 mm (h)

Germany, Prussia, A First War Fliers Commemorative Badge by Paul Meybauer Province of China marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei(Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon, topped by a semi hollow German State Crown, around a central eagle set over a background, just above a rural landscape, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Paul Meybauer