Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Pilot's Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive including slight pitting along the

including slight pitting along the lower edge of the blade and loss of finish to the brass features

the tin measuring 49

and pinned with a clutch of gilded bronze oak leaves and acorns topped by an NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika of identical construction

Frances Emily Seeley (born 1866)

an official period press photo

Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Pilot's Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive including slight pitting along theIn silver gilt, with wings, shield and sword insignia encircled by wreath of silver linden leaves, unmarked measuring at 64mm (w) x 49mm (h), on a vertical pin back, with minor scratches, in very fine condition.