Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung Bandschnalle)

(NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung Bandschnalle)

the reverse with a raised inscription of “CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS” (“FASTER

then moved back to England

the base in yellowish-white felt with two recessed areas

all affixed to a 12 cm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner

Germany, Heer. A Motor Boat Pilot Proficiency Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung Bandschnalle)(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.