Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Newly Listed diameter 76mm (2

diameter 76mm (2

obverse centre presents a red-enamelled six-pointed cross

an eight point breast star with faceted rays

BEACH" in capitals on the reverse

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

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Newly Listed diameter 76mm (2(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.