Marine/Naval Pilot's Badge

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[jaba-the-hunt]

No naval pilot badge. It's the naval retired badge for pilots/observers.
Please pictures from the front.

Regards Alex

[AFF96]

Hi Guys, I have been told that this is a commemorative naval/marine pilot's badge. Marked with an "800" and what looks like an Imperial eagle. I was also told it might be 1930's maunufactor. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I searched past threads and couldn't come up with any info.
Thanks!!
Greg

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[jaba-the-hunt]

Hi Guys, I have been told that this is a commemorative naval/marine pilot's badge. Marked with an "800" and what looks like an Imperial eagle. I was also told it might be 1930's maunufactor. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I searched past threads and couldn't come up with any info.
Thanks!!
Greg

Not only for pilots.

Regards

[AFF96]

Thanks...should I have it my pilot's badge collection or???

[Ferg 1]

The MM is in fact a splay of three oak leaves,unknown maker but seen on other pieces too, (Hamburg Hanseatic cross and several other pieces) I would certainly say post war piece ,even as late as 1940's. I think ' Jaba' means that it was given to pilots and observers in the marine flying corp. Ferg1.

[AFF96]

The MM is in fact a splay of three oak leaves,unknown maker but seen on other pieces too, (Hamburg Hanseatic cross and several other pieces) I would certainly say post war piece ,even as late as 1940's. I think ' Jaba' means that it was given to pilots and observers in the marine flying corp. Ferg1.

Thanks Ferg1,,,so a medal made pre-1945 for naval/marine pilot/observers not active in the Luft?
Thanks again!!

[Ferg 1]

It probably would have been worn by a veteran from the Imperial German marine flying corp post WW1 . The detail is not as sharp as a period example and with that needle pin would IMO be a later piece.
Ferg1.

[AFF96]

It probably would have been worn by a veteran from the Imperial German marine flying corp post WW1 . The detail is not as sharp as a period example and with that needle pin would IMO be a later piece.
Ferg1.

Got it! Thanks again Ferg 1!!!!!

[jaba-the-hunt]

This badge was awarded to navy pilots and observer who not longer belong to tha naval aviation corps if there had a duty of 3 years. The first award was on 21.05.1917 to Korv.Kpt. Schnell.

Regards Alex

[AFF96]

This badge was awarded to navy pilots and observer who not longer belong to tha naval aviation corps if there had a duty of 3 years. The first award was on 21.05.1917 to Korv.Kpt. Schnell.

Regards Alex

Thanks Alex, so I'll keep in my pilot's badge collection!
Greatly appreciate all the great help!!!