German Awards - Badges for Naval Air Traffic Controllers on Naval Aircraft 1913

This badge was instituted on 31 May 1913 by King and Kaiser William II for all soldiers from officer to soldier who had successfully completed training at the Naval Air Station and thus graduated as Naval Air Officer Commanding. The badge was only allowed to be worn as long as Bellenet was on the air traffic control list. The award was conducted by the State Secretary of the Imperial Maritime Department Tirpitz. The badge was awarded with a diploma. If the media was removed from the list because it no longer passed the required checks (services) or passed, the icon should have been returned. These signs were made of silver or non-ferrous metal and gilded. Hollow embossed and massive embossed versions are known. Half dimensions were also made, which were either for infestation or used with an ear for the order clamp. Some rare specimens were embroidered with metal thread and, accordingly, cost about twice as much. Notable manufacturers were Steinhauer & Luck, Wilhelm Deumer and Paul Meybauer. Abbreviations (30 mm) are attributed to J. Preissler. The number of awards with this sign is supposedly from 600 to 700.

Standing oval sign made of gilded bronze. At the back is a vertical pin.

Front side:

• The edge is formed by a wreath connected by a loop. On the right is oak foliage, on the left is laurel foliage.
• They connect with the upper imperial crown.
In
• a locked midfield, an eagle flying to the left under the sun with rays.
In the
• lower part there is an image of billowing waves, in the background is an island (Helgoland).

Downside:

• Smooth or hollow embossed. Manufacturer's needle stamping - H. SCHAPER -

Obverse: badge for naval air traffic controllers on 1913 naval aircraft

Reverse: badge for naval air traffic controllers on naval aircraft 1913

Established:

May 31, 1913 King and Emperor William II.

Awarded:

1913 – 1920

Data:

• Material: Bronze gilded
• Size: 72mm x 46mm
• Weight: about 30g

estimated collector price:

1200 - 1300 € silver gilded
700 - 750 € in bronze with gilding

OEK Number:

3281