Beautiful, Issue, Named, Later 1920's French Army Pilot Badge #24545

Beautiful, Issue, Named, later 1920's French Army pilot badge #2454The badge is named to Henri Paupardin, we have found reference to the pilot having been in China by the 1930's, badge was actually given to a 14th Air Force Fighter by Paupardin early in WWII. Rare, low number, Issue badge – even rarer with a name! The badge shows a gilt wing and star decorating a wreath of laurels. It is numbered "24545" and reads: "PAUPARDIN HENRI" on reverse.

Circa later 1920's

Approximately: 2-1/8" x 1-5/8"

Gilt brass, sterling

Two loops/lugs – pin missing

"PAUPARDIN 24545 HENRI"

This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-PJC-25-16 LDEJX8/16

8 (Excellent-): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, pin is missing, much of the gilt plated details remain intact, overall handsome patina.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.