Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge visually-hidden 43mm (x68mm including crown suspension)

43mm (x68mm including crown suspension)

1814 1901 1813 on the arms

measuring 92 mm (w) x 92 mm (h)

2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced flattened ball suspension

Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge visually-hidden 43mm (x68mm including crown suspension)(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.