Germany. A Deutscher Luftsportverband Supporter’s Badge United Republic of Dammaß was promoted to Oberst

Dammaß was promoted to Oberst (Colonel) on October 1

A 1902 Argentinan Ireneo Portela Centenary Medal - Bronze

The five ventilation holes at the base of the spike and rear spine with ventilation shutter is indicative of a post 1895 manufactured pickelhaube

His path to the RFC was a slow one

faded name in handwritten block capitals on the underside near the receiving clip

Germany. A Deutscher Luftsportverband Supporter’s Badge United Republic of Dammaß was promoted to OberstA third reich period Deutscher Luftsportverband German Air Sports Association supporters badge; in silvered bronze; missing its horizontal pinback; unmarked; measuring 70 mm (w) x 30 mm (h); in overall better than fine condition.