Chrysler Boats Gold Braid Award

I picked up this plaque the other day. Does anyone know what the “Chrysler Boats Gold Braid Award” was? This one is obviously for 1971/1972. It is missing the object on the small shelf. Was the object a small trophy? Or perhaps a small metal boat? I was thinking of putting a Matchbox Chrysler boat there if I can’t find out what was originally there. Thanks

With a Matchbox Jeep for size.

Gold braid was used on naval & other military uniforms at times Cap'n.

Probably check over at the Chrysler Marine website :

http://www.hurrikain.com/thechryslercrew/

Cheers,