Germany, Dlv. A Pilot’s Badge, Uniform Removed Hold constructed of non-magnetic metal with

constructed of non-magnetic metal with a leathered texture and black painted finish

When on scouting and patrol work he has on five different occasions brought down and destroyed five enemy aeroplanes and two balloons

Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Takovo has an intricate origin closely related to the foundation of the Kingdom of Serbia in 1882

was born in Louisiana and was a resident of Texas when he enlisted with the United States Army

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Germany, Dlv. A Pilot’s Badge, Uniform Removed Hold constructed of non-magnetic metal with(DLV Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of a dark grey wool blend, the obverse bearing a central white machine embroidered disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika, within a silver aluminum wire wreath and flanked by wings of identical construction, unmarked, measuring 115 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.