Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge In Silver, Prinzen Size Auction Archive scattered chipping evident in the

scattered chipping evident in the steel blue enamels

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring circumscribed “Den 18 Januar 1851” (The 18th January 1851)

Footnote: The Order of the Pléiade (AKA Order of the Francophonie and the Dialogue of Cultures) is an order of the International Organization of the Francophonie

with scalloped straps on either side of the opening

in heavily silvered magnetic metal

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge In Silver, Prinzen Size Auction Archive scattered chipping evident in theAn ovular shaped badge pendant constructed of silver, the obverse centre bears a flying plane over a rural landscape, encompassed by a wreath of half oak leaves and half laurel tied with a ribbon at the bottom, topped with an imperial crown, the reverse is plain and is marked 800 (indicative of silver quality), and marked MIR, measuring 32 mm (w) x 54. 23 mm (h), weighing 11. 8 g, very fine.