Iconic WWI French Aviation Stork Pin in Silver as Worn by Japanese Pilots Flying for France
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Iconic WWI French Aviation Stork Pin in Silver as Worn by Japanese Pilots Flying for France

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ARTIFACT: This is a Iconic World War I French Aviation Stork Pin in Hallmarked Silver. There are numerous photographs of French-trained Japanese Army Pilots, who flew in combat for the French, wearing these exact pins as a sort of Squadron badge. 


Image of WWI Japanese Pilot is included as an image reference only, the actual photograph is NOT INCLUDED with this pin. 

VINTAGE: Circa World War I.

SIZE: Approximately 2-11/16" in length x 3/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal T-style pin with open C catch.

MARKINGS: Nearly microscopic French silver marks is on exterior of the C catch.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX19 LEGEX03/26/20 SLABGEX03/25/24 SABGEX06/18/24

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The pin shows light wear and nicely tarnished beautiful patina, overall it is in excellent condition.

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