Obverse: Memorial sign of the pilot 1914
Reverse: Memorial sign of the pilot 1914
- Material: Silver
- Size: 44mm x 72mm
- Weight: 31g
410 - 470 € silver plated
The memorial sign was presented to the pilot on January 27, 1914 by the Kaiser and King William II. donated. Officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers were to be awarded, which, in the event of mobilization, were no longer taken into account and were not intended for use. The badge was intended to replace the military aviation badge and the badge for observer officers. These badges were to be removed as soon as individuals ceased to be on lists for military aircraft commanders or surveillance officers. A prerequisite for obtaining a commemorative sign of the pilot was a preliminary, at least 3-year business trip and leadership in the lists. An exception was made for soldiers who were injured in the line of duty and lost their qualifications. Since 1916, layoffs began due to injury or accident. The decision to award was made by the chief of field aviation. After the war, former members of the Air Force could apply for a commemorative badge with the Air Force Inspectorate. A prerequisite should be 4 years of activity and parole before the enemy. The application was closed at the end of 1921. The badge was to be received after the established pattern and had to be paid for on its own. Through on-demand fabrication, variations in embossing image and size are known. In addition to badges in silver, options are known from silver-plated tin and silver-plated tombac. A famous manufacturer of silverware was C. E. Junker from Berlin.
High oval, openwork sign made of silver. The back is smooth, covered with a perpendicular pin with a response hook. Above the hook is the manufacturer's designation.
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Obverse: Memorial sign of the pilot 1914
Reverse: Memorial sign of the pilot 1914