with additional oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout
Grenoble Firefighters Helmet Plate (in brass
The sweatband folds down to reveal a fully intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label with a maker’s code of “4” and a secondary code of “360068”
England (note: the British Columbia Vital Statistics Death Registration states his date of birth as June 20
measuring 98x141mm
Italy, Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force Gilder Pilot Badge, Ii Class, C.1941 Hold with additional oxidation and loss(Regia Aeronautica Italiana). Two piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to a base in die stamped brass. maker marked "EDIZIONI D'ARTE BOERI ROMA" (Boeri Art Editions, Rome) on the reverse, measuring 80 mm (w) x 17. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The glider pilots were a clandestine unit, with the Gilder Pilot Badge coming in three classes: I