Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Auction enamel chipping on the leaves

enamel chipping on the leaves and repair evident on the white arms

” (“Legally Protected”)

George VI (rhodium-plated alloy

set within a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Auction enamel chipping on the leaves(Kaiserliche Marine Mtzenband fr Mannschaften der Marine Flieger Abteilung). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of MARINE=FLEIGER=ABTEILUNG, unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 117 cm (l), demonstrating minor material fatigue including wear to the wire resulting in a patina throughout the inscription, a scarce ribbon issued to naval aviators in near extremely fine condition.