France, Iii Republic. A Pilot's Badge, Type I, C.1918 Buy Now 60 mm x 98 mm

60 mm x 98 mm

the underside of the visor is fabricated from a forest green moisture-resistant fabric

Both crossguard and pommel present nice patinas

containing radio receivers

5 mm x 52 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension

France, Iii Republic. A Pilot's Badge, Type I, C.1918 Buy Now 60 mm x 98 mmIn 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