WWI OTTOMAN EMPIRE TURKEY GERMANY MILITARY AIR FORCE PILOT BADGE MEDAL RARE

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WWI OTTOMAN EMPIRE TURKEY GERMANY MILITARY AIR FORCE PILOT BADGE MEDAL RARE
The Turkish Army Pilot's badge was fashioned after German and Austrian qualification badges of the period. Established in 1914 by a French Officer, the Turkish Air Force came under the command of a German officer, Erich Sarno, after the outbreak of hostilities, and grew steadily during the war years thanks to an influx of German planes and pilots, as well as concerted efforts to train Ottoman pilots and observers. There was also a Navy Pilot and Observer's badge, of a slightly different design.
Mahmut Şevket Paşa : In 1908, when he was a Full general and Commander of the 3rd Army, he suppressed the Revolt of March 31 with his “ Operation Army”. Later he became the Defense Minister of Ottoman Empire. He is the pioneer of establishing First Air Branch in the Turkish Army in 1911. He resigned later on June 9, 1912. He became Defense Minister again on January23, 1913. He was shot and killed on June 11,1913, while driving in his automobile, going up to Babıali, in Istanbul.
Lt Col. Süreyya İlmen : He graduated from Military Academy in 1894. In 1897 he graduated from the army Staff College. He made studies on his book” Airplanes” in 1911. He was appointed as the Head of the Turkish Air Force., when it was first established as a subdivision of the General Stuff.
57X55mm - 23g