A Scarce Bavarian Commemorative Pilot's Badge By C. Pöllath Schrobenhausen Auction 1918 and diagnosed "NYD (not

1918 and diagnosed "NYD (not yet determined) Mental"

Annie McIntosh

as he reported "Sick" in France on April 10

with sixty days detention remitted

inscribed "L'ARMEE BELGE PARTICIPE A LA GARDE DU RHIN"

A Scarce Bavarian Commemorative Pilot's Badge By C. Pöllath Schrobenhausen Auction 1918 and diagnosed "NYD (notBadge in solid silver, hollow center, 45. 0mm x 73. 3mm, weighs 28. 8 grams, pin marked C. Pllath Schrobenh. Silber; badge was initially made as pilot's badge, then it was "converted" into "Commemorative " by means of cutting center field out (file marks clearly evident) and inserting the eagle. Most likely done in Pllath factory. For similar "inserted eagle" badge see C. Baldes book, pages 116 117. A very scarce badge.