France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed Constructed of bronze and wood

Constructed of bronze and wood

in preparation for renovations

He received a promotion to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) on 1 September 1940

9th Cavalry

the other with chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the star point at 2 o'clock

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed Constructed of bronze and woodThree piece construction, star and wings in bronze, each of which is mounted to a silvered bronze wreath base, number impressed "29590" on the reverse, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact lugs and bar pin with ball finals at either end, scattered silvering wear on the wreath, greening evident on the star and wings, better than very fine.