Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pilot’s Badge, C.1916 United Republic of crazing evident in the lacquering

crazing evident in the lacquering

along with surface rust on top on the exterior

1942 he was awarded the Eastern Front Medal for his unit’s participation in Operation Barbarossa

posing with his wife

Captain Carbert was taken on as a "Probationary Observer" in the Royal Flying Corps

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pilot’s Badge, C.1916 United Republic of crazing evident in the lacquering(Bayerisches Flugzeugfhereabzeichen). Constructed of stamped silver; the obverse with a standard pilots badge motive within a wreath, with laurel leaves towards the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by a bow on the bottom of the wreath, ordained by the Bavarian crown at the top; the reverse with a vertical needle pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 45 mm (w) x 69. 62