Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Gold Medal Auction the two pilots attempted to

the two pilots attempted to make a forced landing into a rice paddy

reinforced backer is separating from the body of the badge

marked “L/12” on the reverse for “C

A WWI Bavarian Pilots Badge by Karl Pöllath - In silver

8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension)

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Gold Medal Auction the two pilots attempted to(Der Knigliche Kronen Orden). A round medal constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse centre presents an outline of the cross of the order, the reverse presents the initials WR, the medal is surmounted by a crown, measuring 24. 92 mm (w) x 36. 57 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original replacement ribbon, and in near very fine condition.