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This is a beautiful circa early World War I French "Fix" unofficial pilot badge. The badge was worn by pilots before the official 1916 badge was introduced: prior to that, pilots wore an emblem on their sleeve, and this eagle on their breast. The eagle has a lovely lustre and is quite three-dimensional.
VINTAGE:Circa early World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 5/8" in height and 2-11/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with scrolled C catch.
MARKINGS:FIX within an oval.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX12 LEGEX10/12 SLX8/16
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge has some small spots of very light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.