Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, with Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1917 Province of China determination and skill in action

determination and skill in action against the German Battleship Bismarck:Commander (E) Arthur Duncan Merriman (H

Its peak membership

hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse

the glass crystal with cracking present below the 6 o'clock position along with scuff marks overall

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, with Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1917 Province of China determination and skill in action(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown (indicating Prussian issue), surrounding a central depiction of a Taube monoplane flying over a rural landscape, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 93 mm (w) x 71. 63