Japan, Empire. An Army Air Force Pilot Badge United Republic of marked with an A B

marked with an A B & Cie mark on the ring denoting Bertrand manufacture

After two months of signals training

one is maker marked "N

(Kriegsdenkmünze 1814-1815 Kämpfer)

dual push pins)

Japan, Empire. An Army Air Force Pilot Badge United Republic of marked with an A BA finely embroidered cloth badge in silver grey and gilt yellow thread, featuring a central gilt laurel wreath with a five pointed star above a propeller, flanked by extended silver grey outstretched wings, on a blue wool backing with a black cotton reverse, measuring approximately 85 mm in width, with light wear to the embroidery from handling and minor fraying to the edges, overall very fine.