An American Balloon Pilot Badge Archive only the top of U-162's

only the top of U-162's conning tower was visible

then confirmed in the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Acting Company Sergeant-Major) on February 10

A Rare Serbian Military Merit Medal - Pattern/trial strike of the medal (adopted)

Red Cross Officer's Buckle - Aluminum die cast buckle

loop marked "800" with worn neck ribbon

An American Balloon Pilot Badge Archive only the top of U-162's]Sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 22 mm x 43 mm, horizontal pinback, dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: The Dirigible Balloon Pilot Insignia was a military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps that was issued to those service members who received training and qualification as dirigible pilots. The badge first appeared in Navy Uniform Regulations in 1922, during which time the Navy was experimenting