Stunning & Rare WWII Belgian Air Force in Exile Bullion Pilot Wing
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Stunning & Rare WWII Belgian Air Force in Exile Bullion Pilot Wing

Code: z99omm20016b-CON


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ARTIFACT: This is a stunning and rare World War II Belgian Air Force in Exile pilot wing. After the official Belgian surrender to the Nazi forces in 1940, a small contingent of Belgian pilots in exile joined up with the Royal Air Force. The wing is in bullion and may possibly be British-made. It shows the cypher of Leopold III at center, two tilted "L"s and a Roman numeral III. He ruled Belgium from 1934 until 1951..

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 1-15/16" in height and 5-5/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool felt embroidered in bullion and silk threads, velvet details, sequins, muslin and partial paper backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMM-25-13 LGGEX6/13 SEAJX5/14

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The wing shows some light tarnish and areas of light to moderate wear.

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