Unique Belle Epoque Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Aviation Brooch Commemorating Belgium’s First Manned Motorized Flight, with Engraving, Circa 1908

A unique aviation brooch crafted from 18ct yellow gold and set with twenty-three rose cut diamonds dating from the period known as “Belle Epoque”.

This rare brooch models the plane flown in Belgium’s first motorized flight and commemorates this historic event.

Inscription/engraving on verso: “au le 1er Aviateur belge Colonel Vanden Borren Baron Pierre de Caters”, French for: “to the 1st Belgian Airman Colonel Vanden Borren Baron Pierre de Caters”

Circa 1908.

Width: 4.90 cm

Weight: 6.90 grams