France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 GTRexclude The “C” class certificate was

The “C” class certificate was awarded for the completion of afive minute solo flight without loss of altitude

and the institution year of “1941”

It was during the subsequent fight that the "Red Baron" was fatally shot down

"W' to the left

Two Army Awards

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 GTRexclude The “C” class certificate wasThree 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.