A First War Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative Badge, By Meybauer Auction centrepiece insignia illustrating a tree

centrepiece insignia illustrating a tree and surrounded by the inscription "HONOR Y SERVICIO A DIOS Y A ESPANA" (Honour and Service to God and Spain)

1916 and seven months later

Blane was released from the Regular Army on October 1

WWI 107th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge CEF - Brass-coloured gilt on copper

In mate silvered feinzink

A First War Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative Badge, By Meybauer Auction centrepiece insignia illustrating a treeA fine quality badge in silvered tombac, center hollow, it weighs 24. 5grams, unmarked, but textbook pin set up typical of maker "Meybauer, Berlin"; overall excellent details, in extremely fine condition. Scarce badge.