China, Republic. An American-Made Republic Of China Air Force Basic Pilot Badge, C.1943 Hold arriving in Boulogne on the

arriving in Boulogne on the 18th

that Lawrence was officially presumed to be dead

measuring 173 mm at the mouth x 100 mm at the base x 310 mm in height (inclusive of the lid)

with double integral ring to hang

the obverse bearing a central raised Silesian-style German national eagle

China, Republic. An American-Made Republic Of China Air Force Basic Pilot Badge, C.1943 Hold arriving in Boulogne on theTwo piece construction, silvered with white and blue enamelled insignia, mounted to a bronze gilt base, inscribed in Chinese and number impressed "419" on the reverse, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 16. 5 mm (h), dual push pins, intact enamels, extremely fine.