France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed the reverse centre medallion presents

the reverse centre medallion presents the royal monogram “A” and the date “3-X-1929” (October 3 1929)

and cuff title identify the man as a member of the staff of Allgemeine SS Oberabschnitt (district) Südwest (Southwest)

in preparation for renovations

Three months after his discharge from the 86th Infantry Battalion

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed the reverse centre medallion presentsThree piece construction, star and wings in bronze, each of which is mounted to a silvered bronze wreath base, number impressed "29590" on the reverse, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact lugs and bar pin with ball finals at either end, scattered silvering wear on the wreath, greening evident on the star and wings, better than very fine.