Great Early WWII Free French Pilot Badge Made in North Africa & Named to USAAF Pilot
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Great Early WWII Free French Pilot Badge Made in North Africa & Named to USAAF Pilot

Code: omfraa20007fpb
$675.00


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ARTIFACT: Great early WWII Free French Pilot Badge made in North Africa and named to United States Army Air Forces Pilot: "DAN H. SEARLE". The badge depicts brass wings in the center of a nickel wreath joined together at the bottom in a bow and the top features a five-pointed brass star. The reverse of the badge shows hand-engraving that reads: "DAN H. SEARLE = 0 - 498302".

VINTAGE: Circa early WWII

SIZE: Approximately 2 1/16" x 1 5/8"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel and brass

ATTACHMENT: British style kick pin with 'C' clasp.

MARKINGS: "DAN H. SEARLE = 0 - 498302"

ITEM NOTES: This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVDJJX TRCJX15 LFGEX6/15

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the plating details remain fully intact.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.