Third Model
sterling silver and yellow enamels
unmarked (with award document 11
miniature with period bow ribbon
with all of the original gilding being worn off from age and wear
A Royal Navy (Rn) Fleet Air Arm Commissioned Pilot Badge 1938-1953; Published certificate_of_authenticity Third ModelBritish made, gold coloured and silvered bullion wire, in various textures, silver fouled anchor, maroon felt in the void of the crown, touches of red, green and blue embroidery in the base of the crown, black threading giving definition to the wings and the base of the crown, on a black wool base, padded, black cotton mesh backer, 39 mm x 95 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge appears on page 175 of "Eagles Recalled" by