Ca. 1920s Federation Aeronautique International (FAI) Pilot Badge

This is a 1920s Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) pilot badge. The FAI was founded in 1905 in France by several countries who recognized a need for a group to oversee the new advances in flight that were then taking place. The badge shows a soaring eagle bearing a lozenge reading FAI.

Circa 1920s.

1-1/4" height and 2-1/2" width.

Sterling and blue enamel.

Horizontal pin with drop-in swivel catch.

BBCO STER.

This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay TREJX07 LGGEX hGGEX2/15 SFEJX2/15

8- (Excellent-Very Fine): Pin shows light wear and slight tarnish.

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