A North Yemeni Air Force Pilot Badge (1962-1990) Archive 1898) in embossed gold-coloured ink

1898) in embossed gold-coloured ink

Almost three years passed before Hughes attempted to enlist for Second World War service in 1939 but was rejected due to his age

with all the gold wash nearly completely gone except for (magnetic) clasp

both pommel and crossguard in silvered non magnetic metal

embarking Australia on February 7

A North Yemeni Air Force Pilot Badge (1962-1990) Archive 1898) in embossed gold-coloured ink(North Yemen, Arab Republic of Yemen).: Two piece construction, silvered metal with red, white, black and green enamels, unmarked, 16. 5 mm x 84. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.