German Awards - Commemorative Signs for Naval Aviation Commanders and Observers

This commemorative sign was awarded to naval commanders and observers only on October 26, 1916 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. donated. Like the commemorative sign for flight personnel on ground aircraft, donated already on January 27, 1914, the commemorative sign served as a replacement for the commemorative sign for naval commanders and observers on naval aircraft. The award rules were the same as those of ground aviators. Thus, a minimum of 3 years of work in a naval aviation unit was a prerequisite. Changes made to field aviation in 1916 also found use in the Navy. In the case of care as a result of injury or accident, the 3-year regimen was no longer applied. The commander of the Naval Aviation Detachment decided on the exceptions. A notable manufacturer was C. E. Junker, H. Schaper, Berlin. Due to the smaller size of the naval aviation department, the commemorative sign is much less common than that of ground pilots. Towards the end of the war, badges began to be made gilded in military metal.

Openwork, highly oval sign made of gilded bronze or military metal (zinc). The reverse is smooth with a perpendicular pin with a mating hook. On the needle manufacturers.

Front side:

• The rim is formed by a wreath connected from below by a loop.
• On the left is a bay leaf, on the right is an oak leaf. Above, a wreath flows into the imperial crown.
• Below above the wreath is water and the island of Heligoland is on the horizon.
• In the center on the wreath is an eagle flying to the right.
• The swing on the left is directed slightly upward.

Downside:

• Smooth with a vertical pin with a mating hook.
• On the needle of manufacturers - H.- SCHAPER -.
• The crown is stabilized by additional bridges.

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Front side: commemorative signs for commanders and observers of naval aviation

Reverse: Commemorative sign for naval aviation commanders and observers

Established:

October 26, 1916 King and Emperor William II.

Awarded:

1916 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Bronze gilded
• Size: 54.03mm x 33.18mm
• Weight: 9.61g

estimated collector price:

780 - 830 € in bronze with gilding 370 - 400 € in military metal with gilding

OEK Number:

3284