China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Newly Listed with Biddle confirming "And hope"

with Biddle confirming "And hope"

instituted on 1 May 1840

War Merit Cross (in bronze

(Feuerlöschwesen-Dienstauszeichnung)

measuring 48 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Newly Listed with Biddle confirming "And hope"In die stamped bronze, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, exhibiting contact marks and surface wear from active use, fine. Footnote: The China National Aviation Corporation was formed in 1929. They pioneered "The Hump" routes over the Himalayas and helped airlift military equipment and personnel during the days of the war. Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942.