China, Republic. A Second War Air Force Pilot Badge and Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity Instituted 1831

Instituted 1831

studio marked below the photo

In October of 1940

72 mm (w) x 90

marked with the "RZM" (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

China, Republic. A Second War Air Force Pilot Badge and Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity Instituted 1831The Pilot badge, in bronze, bronze, gilt and enamels, featuring the National Sun insignia in the center, the reverse numbered 0115 with Chinese characters, horizontal pin on reverse, measures 66. 8 mm (w) x 16. 0 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina, in very fine condition. The Pilot Cap Insignia, in bronze gilt with enamels, featuring the National Sun insignia in the center, four holes along the wing edges to sew to cloth, reverse plain, measures 69.