France, Iii Republic. A Pilot's Badge, Type I, C.1918 Buy Now 5 mm x 113

5 mm x 113

5 mm x 52 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension

Rexford with a strength of 36 officers and 1

Both crossguard and pommel present nice patinas

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France, Iii Republic. A Pilot's Badge, Type I, C.1918 Buy Now 5 mm x 113In bronze gilt with silvered wreath, with a 54mm wing span, number B17990 officially hand stamped on reverse, with small circular lugs, well worn, remains very fine. Footnote: Number B17990 is stamped in small numbers indicating a late war manufacturing date. In addition to this information: round attachment loops, and small numbers signal that this Badge belongs to the period. The Pilot Badge was one of five badges instituted in November 1916. This