China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Auction with a flip catch open

with a flip catch open

The throat of the scabbard is held together with dual side rivets and retains a functional spring catch

gouge evident on the reverse

Simonds viewed this

for which he received the Wound Badge Silver Grade in March 1941

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Auction with a flip catch openIn die stamped bronze, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, exhibiting contact marks and surface wear from active use, fine. Footnote: The China National Aviation Corporation was formed in 1929. They pioneered "The Hump" routes over the Himalayas and helped airlift military equipment and personnel during the days of the war. Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942.