United Kingdom. A Rare First War Royal Navy Air Service Pilot Wing, by Pearce & Thompson, 1916 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic operating during the Italian occupation

operating during the Italian occupation of Albania and the Second World War

otherwise set in extremely fine condition

with the individual numerals "4" and "5" in white metal mounted to the base and located above the shield

the reverse in postcard format and bearing brief handwritten inscriptions with a studio mark

with loosening of the eagle evident in addition to some loss of finish to the base metal of the badge

United Kingdom. A Rare First War Royal Navy Air Service Pilot Wing, by Pearce & Thompson, 1916 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic operating during the Italian occupationIn silver gilt, a rare RNA Pilot Wing, the reverse offering a horizontal pin back, with hallmarks of P&T denoting Birmingham manufacturer, with date mark r (1916), marked on the top of the right wing, measures 55. 2 mm (w) x 12. 9 mm (h), weighs 2. 67 grams, light gilt wear throughout, remains in extremely fine condition.