NSFK Glider Proficiency badge

[StuG III]

Could some-one please tell me the significance of the "A" on this badge? Thank you.



Tom

[big ned]

Hi Tom,

Can you get a clear shot of the back? Reason I ask is that this badge is still produced worldwide as an FIA Gliding Proficiency Badge. For it to be a NSFK type B badge it will be numbered and made in Germany by either S&L, Deumer or Bonner I believe.

The NSFK did have badges marked on the TOP of the award 'N' for pilots who qualified in Norway, but I've not found any marked 'A' at the bottom. I have however found a postwar one marked 'G' at the bottom but cannot find out what that stands for. I think that the one you show may be postwar, but a look at the back may confirm it as a period NSFK piece. Sorry this is so convaluted an answer, but it's pretty vague info I'm going on!

The criteria for the three basic levels of award were:

Certificate A....One gull: a 30 second solo free flight without manoeuvers.

Certificate B....Two gulls: a 60 second solo free flight with an "S" turn manoeuver.

Certificate C....Three gulls: a 5 minute solo flight without loss of altitude, plus an oral explanation.

The holder of this certificate was experienced in the difference between gliding and soaring.

Regards, Ned.

[StuG III]

Thanks Ned, for this comprehensive explanation.
Unfortunately the badge is not in my possession and is currently on a local auction site.
I have asked the seller for a rear view, or at least details of whatever markings may be on the back, but have as yet not heard back from him/her.

Tom

[StuG III]

OK, Ned. We can assume that it is indeed a modern piece after all. The seller just got back to me and there are no markings at all.
Would still love to know what the "A" represents, as well as the "G" you spoke of.

Tom