France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed Footnote: In regards to the

Footnote: In regards to the fourth badge

the reverse maker marked L

He received a promotion to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) on 1 September 1940

Three months after his discharge from the 86th Infantry Battalion

9th Cavalry

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed Footnote: In regards to theThree piece construction, star and wings in bronze, each of which is mounted to a silvered bronze wreath base, number impressed "29590" on the reverse, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact lugs and bar pin with ball finals at either end, scattered silvering wear on the wreath, greening evident on the star and wings, better than very fine.