Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge GTRexclude (Frontflugspange für Schlachtflieger mit Anhänger)

(Frontflugspange für Schlachtflieger mit Anhänger)

number partially corrected

10 EFTS relocated to RCAF Station Pendleton in 1942

the top of the shield presents a horizontal black bar with yellow script ARMENIEN

overall length 72mm (or 3 inches)

Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge GTRexclude (Frontflugspange für Schlachtflieger mit Anhänger)(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.