A Second War Polish Air Force Pilot's Breast Badge By J.r. Gaunt, London Auction Archive Footnote: The National Order of

Footnote: The National Order of Merit is an Order of State with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic

Footnote: The medal was instituted on 7 March 1940 to be awarded to military and civilian participants in the Italian occupation of Albania

mothing evident on the left end

both insignias with scuff marks and some paint loss

With an iron core

A Second War Polish Air Force Pilot's Breast Badge By J.r. Gaunt, London Auction Archive Footnote: The National Order ofBrass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse, 37. 7 mm x 63. 2 mm, screwback, contact marks, surface wear, fine. Footnote: This particular badge is without chains, which is correct, as some were worn without a chain. It was said that it signified that the eagle was unchained and ready to fight.