Germany, Imperial. A Rare Luftschiffer-Bataillon 2 Gorget Hold Upon discharge

Upon discharge

measuring 95 mm (w) x 13 mm (h)

” the back cover presents the badge insignia

white and black with a khaki background just below the eagle on the skirt

measuring 44 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Luftschiffer-Bataillon 2 Gorget Hold Upon discharge(Ringkragen fr Mnner der Luftschiffer Bataillon 2). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a curved shield, the obverse bearing a central raised balloon and basket, circumscribed by hand painted white inscription of WACH ART. 1 and LUFTSCHIFFER BTL. NR. 2 (AIRSHIP BATTALION NR. 2), the reverse with a central downward pointing stabilizer, with the upper right corners featuring integral loops connecting to a magnetic metal chain with 36 links,