Austria (K.u.K.), Pilot Badge, Major Nette

Tombak/brass based, and, apart from nearly always, the cross at the top being broken, in a very good, slightly worn condition with all of the gilt plate still present, the enamel without damage. The cipher „FJ1“ for Franz Josef I. in white enamel.
Direct from the family and possessions of Major Nette.
Seldom seen original example.