The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity WWI 80th Infantry Battalion Cap

WWI 80th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Pickled copper

both maker marked

1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1945-48 (C/MX

for 20 Years in Service

Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "5828252" on the reverse

The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity WWI 80th Infantry Battalion CapBadge in silvered tombac, eagle patinated, unmarked, (wreath 40. 35x54. 19; eagle, 55. 93x26. 75mm), of very fine quality manufacture, hand finished, slightly worn condition, very attractive, in extremely fin condition. This type of glider badge with large eagle is believed to be produced in 1941 by a small (thus far unknown) company; this type is described in more details in a book by Stijn David The Glider Pilot Badge. Very rare badge.