Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Commemorative Flyer Badge United Republic of SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (6765 Pte

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (6765 Pte J

pin back (pin broken)

in silvered bronze and black enamels

After the war Baur became a military courier pilot and was then hired to fly for the Junkers company

they besieged the city of Sevastopol and eventually conquered the Crimean peninsula

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Commemorative Flyer Badge United Republic of SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (6765 Pte(Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen). A Commemorative Flyer Badge constructed of silver plated brass,, the obverse presents an eagle in flight over a rural landscape, bordered by a wreath made of laurel leaves on the left and oak leaves on the right, surmounted by an imperial crown, tied with a ribbon below, the reverse presents a barrel hinge and tapering banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 48 mm (w) x 72. 30 mm (h),