A Rare Prussian Naval Sea Pilot's Badge By Godet & Sohn, Berlin; Published Example Auction by war's end 4

by war's end 4

It was a raid on Berlin involving 483 Lancaster and 15 Mosquito planes

white cotton/rayon construction armband with black printed script to the obverse

with bright colors and no holes and imperfections

hinged on the left side

A Rare Prussian Naval Sea Pilot's Badge By Godet & Sohn, Berlin; Published Example Auction by war's end 4A rare and sought after badge in die stamped gilded brass, with a plate over the reverse, weighing 27. 8 grams, type with larger Imperial crown, non maker marked but the type manufactured by Godet & Sohn, Berlin, marked with a star shaped stamp for base metal on the pin, measuring 46. 5 mm x 74 mm, vertical pinback, near mint. Footnote: This badge is published example and is found on page 413 of Aircrew and Honor Prizes of the Flying Troops from 1913