France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Auction when he enlisted as a

when he enlisted as a Private with the 9th Royal Scots in November 1914

(Wisam al-Nahda)

the obverse with a central raised firefighter clutching a hose and blowing a horn

measuring 151x229mm

France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Auction when he enlisted as aA rare WWI French Pilot's Badge in silver, consisting of two gilded wings superimposed on a silver laurel wreath, surmounted by a five pointed star in gilt, plain reverse with two catches, numbered 34289, measuring 55. 07 mm (w) x 40. 82 mm (h), light contact and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Likely WW1 French Pilot wing badge awarded to Americans who received their training in France.