Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger visually-hidden replacement medallion bearing filing marks

replacement medallion bearing filing marks to portrait and silver rod

the outer ring in rolled aluminum wire

typewritten particulars of the award in Fraktur script

the reverse with a central Bavarian lion rampant

Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate test and gliding trials

Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger visually-hidden replacement medallion bearing filing marksAustrian made, dagger with a nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with sharp edges and a very sharp tip, with a red felt washer at the base of blade, exhibiting marks common to extraction from the scabbard along with surface wear and measuring 262 mm in length, the blade rating fine. The crossguard, handle and pommel are in bronze gilt, all of which incorporate a series of ornate swirls, leafing and shell designs, the centre portion on both sides of