Badge for observation officers from aircraft
The badge for observation officers from aircraft was donated on January 27, 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II .
Award criteria
The general inspection of the military traffic system was able to award the award to observation officers of the air force . The requirements were:
- a covered aircraft distance of at least 1000 km as an observer
- Successful examination for technical aircraft assistance or successful repeat examination of technical aircraft assistance
- conducted reconnaissance flights
- Certificate of competency as an observation officer
Appearance and wearing style
The badge with a height of 71 mm is oval , 45 mm wide and consists of silver or silver-plated non - ferrous metal . A red enameled square is emblazoned in the center on a radiant ground , in the middle of which there is a square with a black and white square pattern (symbol of the General Staff ). This symbolism is enclosed by a closed laurel (left) and oak leaf wreath (right), which are symbolically connected at the lower end by a loop and at the upper end are united in the imperial crown . The back of the badge also shows a radial base and a vertically attached needle with a lower counter hook as well as the stamped two-line hallmark of the manufacturer CE JUNKER / BERLIN in the middle .
The award was worn as a pin badge on the left chest of the borrower.
See also
literature
- André Hüsken : Catalog of orders, decorations and awards of the Electorate of Brandenburg, the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Brandenburg-Bayreuth, the Kingdom of Prussia, the Republic of Prussia, taking into account the German Empire. Volume 3: Badges of Honor, Awards and Gifts of Honor 1888–1935. Hauschild, Bremen 2001, ISBN 3-89757-138-2 .
- Jörg Nimmergut : German medals and decorations. Until 1945. Volume 4: Württemberg II - German Empire. Central Office for Scientific Order Studies, Munich 2001, ISBN 3-00-001396-2 .