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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful, Issue, Named, later 1920's French Army pilot badge #24545. The badge is named to Henri Paupardin, we have found reference to the pilot having been in China by the 1930's, badge was actually given to a 14th Air Force Fighter by Paupardin early in WWII. Rare, low number, Issue badge – even rarer with a name! The badge shows a gilt wing and star decorating a wreath of laurels. It is numbered "24545" and reads: "PAUPARDIN HENRI" on reverse.
VINTAGE:
Circa later 1920's
SIZE:
Approximately: 2-1/8" x 1-5/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass, sterling
ATTACHMENT:
Two loops/lugs – pin missing
MARKINGS:
"PAUPARDIN 24545 HENRI"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-PJC-25-16 LDEJX8/16
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, pin is missing, much of the gilt plated details remain intact, overall handsome patina.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
