Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge visually-hidden embossed with “Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger

embossed with “Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger Silber” in gold letters on the top lid of the case

43mm (x68mm including crown suspension)

It was also noted in his Estates Branch Application that a $200 Victory Bond had been purchased and was partially paid for

of typical WW1 period manufacture inn bronze gilt and enamels

lost as to direction and useless

Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge visually-hidden embossed with “Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger(Heer Abzeichen fr Steuermann). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an anchor topped by a steering stick and overlaid by a wheel, affixed with all five reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a dark green wool liner, unmarked, the insignia measuring 30 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue to the wool, a scarce and uniform removed example in extremely fine condition.