France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Hold constructed of black rayon with

constructed of black rayon with painted (as opposed to machine embroidered) lettering

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France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Hold constructed of black rayon withA 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.