WWI German Bavarian Pilot Badge by Carl Poellath

This is an excellent example of the Bavarian Pilot Badge from the enduring saga of WWI Air War. The detail is ultra magnificent with the oak leaves and palm leaves in so high a detail that they look like they have been applied piece by piece. The airplane is also spectacular in detail as is the magnificent crown; Carl Poellath was a maker of the highest renown. The piece has the barrell step fastening device with straight pin. The backside under the company name is the word silber (silver). This is a rarely found maker and he was the best! This is what we term a “special strike.” An example of the highest excellence of the medallist art. This, unlike most of the fine Poellath, has the flat back without the sun ray design that emits from the name in the center. Absolutely stunning in feature, form and design.