Rare Circa 1944 South African Air Force SAAF SALM No 31 Bomber Squadron Badge
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Rare Circa 1944 South African Air Force SAAF SALM No 31 Bomber Squadron Badge

Code: z99emi90031sq


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1944 badge for the South African Air Force No. 31 Squadron, a heavy bomber squadron based in the Mediterranean. This squadron flew B-24s over Crete, Ploesti and Warsaw. The badge shows an owl flying among searchlights with two dice above him displaying a three and a one.

VINTAGE: Circa 1944.

SIZE: Approximately 7/8" in diameter with one wing tip pointing out slightly past the edge.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass with black and white enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin (catch is missing).

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJL11 LDEJX2/11 SDEJX5/13

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows some light to medium wear and tarnish and the catch is missing.

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