Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Newly Listed indicating a privately-purchased example from

indicating a privately-purchased example from an uncommon manufacturer

BEACH" in capitals on the reverse

The medal roll indicates he served from May to August 1866 on HM Gunboats Rescue and Magnet

Military's meritorious service medals

original patinated canvas covering

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Newly Listed indicating a privately-purchased example from(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.