France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 GTRexclude including a 9-Year Long Service

including a 9-Year Long Service Medal

was shot in the back by a Red Army soldier on 27 June 1941

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

with the buckle and functioning clip in aluminum

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 GTRexclude including a 9-Year Long ServiceThree 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.