Germany, Heer. A Boat Pilot’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of Naming is officially impressed on

Naming is officially impressed on the three

a tab with a smooth finished dark brown upper stitched in place on the underside at the left end

plus scattered chipping evident in the enamels throughout

on October 11

Germany, Heer. A Boat Pilot’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of Naming is officially impressed on(Steuermannsabzeichen). A sleeve insignia, indicating qualification as pilot (helmsman) for motorboats on inland waters, consisting of a helm wheel superimposed on an anchor on an oval base in machine embroidered aluminum thread, constructed on bluish dark green badge cloth, measures 52 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), and in extremely fine condition, accompanied by a picture postcard presenting a black and white photograph of a Pionier Feldwebel bearing the same