{"product_id":"orden-deutsches-reich-marine-elbe-seelotse-abzeichen-an-nadel-aus-einem-alten-handlerbestand","title":"German Empire - Elbe Sea Pilot Badge with Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle number: 34.950\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGerman Reich – Elbe Sea Pilot Badge with Pin (Original)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffered is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal professional badge of an Elbe Sea Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e from the time of the German Reich, with an original pin backing on the reverse. The piece comes from an old, documented dealer stock and is a rare testament to German maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElbe Sea Pilots\u003c\/strong\u003e were state-certified pilots who safely guided seagoing vessels through the challenging waterways of the Lower Elbe into the Port of Hamburg. Their professional badge was an official insignia and was worn while on duty. Such badges are highly sought after by collectors of maritime and naval historical items today due to their small numbers and specific context of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eUsed, well-preserved for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e – typical signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign: Metal badge with pin backing, Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArea: Navy \/ Shipping – German Reich\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the scans for an accurate assessment of the condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing multiple items from my shop, \u003cstrong\u003eshipping costs are significantly reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e. Feel free to browse my other offers in the Navy and Wehrmacht categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal goods from the time of the German Reich. Sale exclusively for historical, scientific, and collecting purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54269842850121,"sku":"34950","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.950a.jpg?v=1777089906","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/orden-deutsches-reich-marine-elbe-seelotse-abzeichen-an-nadel-aus-einem-alten-handlerbestand","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}