Germany, Imperial. A Rare Luftschiffer-Bataillon 2 Gorget GTRexclude It exhibits fading in the

It exhibits fading in the maroon ink on the shoulder flashes

including card of issue

the cockade in blackened and silvered aluminum

Eight badges in brass

06 mm (w) x 17

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Luftschiffer-Bataillon 2 Gorget GTRexclude It exhibits fading in the(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,