A Rare Second War Croatian Pilot’s Badge; First Model certificate_of_authenticity version known as “RS Square

version known as “RS Square Crimp with Flat Wire Catch”

At the top of hilt is a fitted mortise button and lock

with minor fabric interruptions near the peak and light intermittent staining

inscribed "IN EISERNER ZEIT" above and dated "1916" below

moderately used

A Rare Second War Croatian Pilot’s Badge; First Model certificate_of_authenticity version known as “RS SquareA Rare Second War Croatian Pilots Badge; First Model in silvered tombac, hollow construction with went holes, 73. 32mm x 62. 08mm, weighs 31. 8 grams, marked on reverse retaining tongue Metal and Braca Knaus Zagreb, of very fine quality manufacture, with fine old patina, and slightly worn condition and extremely rare. Footnote: first model of Croatian pilots badge was used for a short time, and was replaced by much smaller 2nd Model.