WWI Ottoman-German Aviation Commemorative Award – Flieger-Abteilung 300 "Pasha"

This hand-carved wooden eagle trophy was presented to Flieger Leutnant Jacob Müller for his first successful mission with Flieger-Abteilung 300 "Pasha", the German air detachment operating in Palestine during World War I. The engraved plaque and attached Ottoman pilot badge indicate its strong connection to the Ottoman-German military alliance.

• Material: Carved wood with a dark stain finish
• Base Plaque Inscription:
  “Dem Flg. Lt. Jacob Müller zum 1. erfolgreichen Abseite Die Flg. Abt. 300 Pascha-Palästina”
  (To Flight Lieutenant Jacob Müller, for his first successful mission, Flieger-Abteilung 300 "Pasha" Palestine)
• Attached Insignia: Ottoman Gallipoli Star-style winged crescent and star emblem
• Design: Roughly hewn eagle figure, symbolizing aerial dominance and the Imperial German Air Service

Historical Relevance

Flieger-Abteilung 300 "Pasha" was a specialized German air unit deployed to the Middle Eastern front in 1916 to assist the Ottoman forces against the British and Arab Revolt. It was part of General Erich von Falkenhayn’s Ottoman-German military mission, providing aerial reconnaissance and ground attack support. This award was likely given in 1917–1918, when the unit was most active over Palestine, Sinai, and the Hejaz Railway.

Jacob Müller was likely one of the German pilots assigned to the region, flying Albatros and Rumpler reconnaissance aircraft against British and Australian forces. Awards like this were privately commissioned within the unit as personalized recognition trophies.

Condition & Authenticity

• Condition: Excellent structural integrity, with expected age cracks in the wood
• Patina: Darkened wood with natural wear, giving it a period-correct appearance
• Insignia: Original Ottoman aviation badge affixed to the base
• Authenticity: Verified period-correct WWI German-Ottoman aviation relic

Date Range

Likely presented between 1917–1918 during the unit's operations in Palestine and Arabia.

Display Suggestions

This one-of-a-kind aviation award is perfect for:

• WWI German aviation collections
• Ottoman-German alliance memorabilia displays
• Framing alongside a photo of FA 300 aircraft or pilots
• Showcasing in a military aviation-themed exhibit

Collector’s Appeal

• Extremely rare personalized aviation trophy from WWI
• Directly tied to Germany’s military efforts in Palestine and the Middle East
• Authentic Ottoman-German aviation insignia affixed to the base
• Unique hand-carved craftsmanship, likely a unit-made presentation piece

13 Inches Tall 5 Inches Wide   2Lbs 8Oz