Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot’s Badge, Named To Hendricks Of Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, 1916 GTRexclude ) GOLD and enamels

) GOLD and enamels

with Henderson being declared "Unfit for any service" for the next two months

which became worse upon further exposure and dampness

According to historian William Manchester

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot’s Badge, Named To Hendricks Of Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, 1916 GTRexclude ) GOLD and enamels(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). A fine badge in hollow stamped silver with pleasing patina, obverse presenting laurel surround with ribbon tie, centre motif biplane flying over a landscape, adorned by Prussian State Crown, reverse with a sun ray design and engraved Hendricks, Flieger Abt. 4, Posen, with bottom date of 14. 8. 16, a barrel hinge, round catch and flat pin, silver hallmark 800 on pin, measuring 44. 71 mm (w) x 71. 52 mm (h), weighing 21. 0