Bavarian Aircraft Observer Badge with Archive of a Lieutenant of Fliegerabteilung A289, ca. 1914
Silver, hollow-stamped and back-plated, obverse with an oval wreath of laurel and oak leaves, surmounted by the Bavarian royal crown, centre with a square enameled shield featuring a red border and diagonal black-and-white division, reverse with vertical pin and hook clasp, maker’s engraving “Karl Pöllath Schrobenhausen” and silver hallmark “Silber”, housed in the original presentation case with maker’s imprint, condition: very good, height 73 mm, width 45 mm, weight 26.8 g. Accompanied by the complete and extremely rare personal archive of the original recipient, a reserve lieutenant of the Bavarian Fliegerabteilung A289. Included are: a portrait photograph of the officer wearing the badge, two military IDs (including the original pilot’s licence), a pay book (Soldbuch), and extensive field post and personal correspondence. Of particular note are detailed handwritten flight diaries with entries describing photo reconnaissance missions, aerial combat, and deployment orders, further supplemented by operational maps, classified documents, annotated reconnaissance charts, and original wartime photographs.
This remarkable collection provides a unique and richly detailed insight into the role and daily experience of a Bavarian aerial observer during the First World War. The Bavarian Aircraft Observer Badge was a prestigious military award granted to members of the Royal Bavarian Air Service during WWI. The rare combination of original badge, documented provenance, and comprehensive personal archive makes this grouping of exceptional historical significance and museum quality. Viewing recommended.
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