WWI flyer group

[PzV]

I picked up an unusual group at the flea market yesterday, decorations and 3 pilots badges as well as a propellor (almost did not fit into my car!).

[PzV]

reverse of the badges in 3 sizes. The large badge is apparently hollow.

[PzV]

the propellor has a chip on the tip but is otherwise complete and was defenitely used. It is marked for a 160 horsepower Mercedes motor.

[PzV]

the other side of the hub with makers data and the hub from the front where it was clearly bolted onto an engine. The propeller is about 2.6 meters long.

[PzV]

in full length with the makers mark on each blade.

[Wood]

Love the prop. For an Albatross possibly.
Pete

[gregM]

I will be the first to admit that I know nothing about aviation
badges BUT if these turn out to be he real deal, You did real well.

Good luck.

[ww1and2collecto]

I LOVE that properllor. What a great find!

[PzV]

thanks for the positive comments. Now I have to research what aircraft used a 160 horsepower engine.

[Ferg 1]

As for the three badges ,full-sized piece is a 1940's example ,halbgrosse piece is made by the square punch maker and the prinzen piece is possibly off a medal bar or a fob chain, all three are nice .Ferg.

[PzV]

Ferg, thanks for the information. I am hoping that more turns up as they are still cleaning the house (there was a bit more like iron crosses and a decoration bar but nothing spectacular)

[Wood]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_D.III
You could also try here:-
http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/
Pete