the 4th Battalion was referred to by The Times newspaper as "The non-stop Gurkhas"
1901 in Geisenhain in the county of Thüringen
5 mm (h -inclusive of its crown and dragon suspension) large rosette on its original red and yellow ribbon with hook and eye
constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette)
which acted as a buffer between the liner and the missing helmet
Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Pilot Badge Ring, C.1917 Auction Archive the 4th Battalion was referredA ring constructed of silver, the centre of the ring bears the image of a flying plane over a field and houses, encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom and topped with a crown, flanked on each side with laurel details, inside bearing 800 mark indicative of silver content, measuring 24. 44 mm, in a box with a holder, measuring 35. 95 mm (l) x 26 mm (w), very fine.