Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Italian Air Force Pilot's Badge With Case , C.1930 Hold obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN

obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“Meritorious Service to the State”) surrounded by laurel wreath tied at the base with ribbon

8 grams (inclusive of oak leaves and swords)

A period original signed photograph of Hanns-Heinrich Lohmann

McDonald was transferred to the 81st Field Regiment RCA at Camp Wainwright

with the number having faded to time

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Italian Air Force Pilot's Badge With Case , C.1930 Hold obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN(Regia Aeronautica Italiana). In bronze gilt, hollowed out behind the body of the eagle, unmarked, measuring 75. 8 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (w), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its case of issue, deep yellow felt slotted medal bed, wear evident on the exterior, case very fine. Footnote: The Royal Italian Air Force was the name of the air force of the Kingdom of Italy. It was established as a service independent of the Royal