Germany, Imperial. A Scarce Naval Sea Pilot’s Badge, C.1915 Auction Hierl became the head of

Hierl became the head of a right-wing paramilitary Freikorps unit

and was taken prisoner with what were left of his men

rejoining the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry

26 September 1905) a gardener in Wiesbaden

for Spanish Blue Division

Germany, Imperial. A Scarce Naval Sea Pilot’s Badge, C.1915 Auction Hierl became the head of(Seeflugfhrerabzeichen). In bronze gilt, the obverse with a central eagle in mid flight, underneath a radiant sun, on top of a seascape, within an oval oak and laurel leaf wreath, tied at the bottom with a bow and topped by a German State Crown, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 71. 86 mm (h), weighing 56. 4 grams, worn, very fine.