Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Observer And Balloon Crew Badge Auction Archive Each tab constructed of a

Each tab constructed of a black wool base with a buckram core and twisted silver thread trim

a brass button bearing a crossed sword and baton within an open-ended wreath affixed at the top

It is dated to Kassel on June 7

NEWCASTLE upon TYNE" with the company's insignia on the inside lid

constructed of olive-drab cotton

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Observer And Balloon Crew Badge Auction Archive Each tab constructed of a(Luftfahrerabzeichen). In gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval white enameled laurel leaf wreath, joined together by gilded and enamels coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary, topped by a gilded shield with a white enameled oval disc bearing a gilt letter K, overlaid by an Imperial eagle clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a