Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Hold Malagasy Republic (now Madagascar)

Malagasy Republic (now Madagascar)

Eugene died in his sleep at his home on April 21

1895 in Philadelphia

1917 at Spadina

a Transport Leutnant’s shoulder board

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Aviator Cap Tally Ribbon Hold Malagasy Republic (now Madagascar)(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.