A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien Archive He died on August 2

He died on August 2

signing his Attestation Paper as a Private (166611) with the 2nd Pioneer Battalion on September 27

and sent to Geussnitz

Rycroft was promoted to Corporal with pay in effect on February 6

marked “VM” on suspension arch

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien Archive He died on August 2Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt and enamels, eagle patinated, 69. 67mm x 67mm, two intact clips on the reverse, with two small rivets typical of the maker J. Zimbler, Wien, excellent quality overall, leaves on wreath individually enameled as they should be, slight chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, excellent crisp details, slightly worn condition, extremely fine and rare.