Germany, Imperial. A Scarce Naval Sea Pilot’s Badge, c.1915
(Seeflugführerabzeichen). In bronze gilt, the obverse with a central eagle in mid-flight, underneath a radiant sun, on top of a seascape, within an oval oak and laurel leaf wreath, tied at the bottom with a bow and topped by a German State Crown, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46.63 mm (w) x 71.86 mm (h), weighing 56.4 grams, worn, very fine.

