Pilot Badge - September 6
exhibiting nice texture in the wool
the the obverse depicting a laurel leaf wreath and a steering wheel
I would like to send you this lady brooch of the German Reichsadler on your birthday
toned with knock at reverse 7 o'clock
Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge United Republic of Pilot Badge - September 6(Reserviupseerikoulu). Instituted in 1948. Three piece construction, insignia in gilt and silvered bronze, illustrating the Finnish lion backed by the white rose of Finland, mounted to a cross shaped base in silvered bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 36. 7 mm (h), maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on the screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear evident on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Reserve Officer School Badge