Beautiful Early WWI "Fix" Wing Unofficial Pilot Badge Worn Before 1916 Badge

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  • Beautiful Early WWI "Fix" Wing Unofficial Pilot Badge Worn Before 1916 Badge
  • Beautiful Early WWI "Fix" Wing Unofficial Pilot Badge Worn Before 1916 Badge
  • Beautiful Early WWI "Fix" Wing Unofficial Pilot Badge Worn Before 1916 Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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