The Bavarian Air Gunner’s Badge

Time Period: The Great War
Institution: January 1918
Country: Germany (Kingdom of Bavaria)

The Bavarian Air Gunner’s Badge is a badge from the Kingdom of Bavaria was introduced in 27 January 1918 by King Ludwig III immediately after Wilhelm II, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, instituted similar badges.

The Bavarian Air Gunner’s Badge Design

The badge measures 46.2mm by 70.93mm and is struck in Silver. Of hollow construction, it has four went holes and weighs 26.3 grams.

In the obverse, the eagle has its wings raised, atop target sight, radiant within wreath, and crown above. The maker’s name is stamped in the reverse, which has a vertical pinback and breather hole below the catch.

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