A First War German Naval Sea Pilot's Badge By Schaper; Published Example Hold he witnessed further active service

he witnessed further active service in the Boer War 1900-1902

the bottom row of arched trim incorporating the same gold-threaded embossed swastikas design and trimmed in black felt piping

stamped "05 II

he returned to Canada and was situated at Greenwood

He worked as a carpenter and was unmarried

A First War German Naval Sea Pilot's Badge By Schaper; Published Example Hold he witnessed further active servicein gilded brass, 45. 8mm x 72. 85mm, weighs 41. 6 grams, unmarked but textbook badge by maker "H. Schaper", Type II, pin on reverse missing, otherwise in very fine condition. (Illustrated on page 401, Carsten Baldes "Aircrew Badges and Honor Prizes of the Flying Troops")