Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger visually-hidden Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation

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

28 mm x 32

1850 for a recipient of one of Bavaria's most distinguished orders

all overlaid on the obverse by Carius’ handwritten signature in black ink

Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger visually-hidden Footnote: The International Aeronautical FederationAustrian 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