Description
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This is a rare Italian Air Force sleeve badge for the Baracca Squadron. The badge bears the name "F. BARACCA" over a flying eagle. Baracca was the Italian ace of aces with 34 victories. He died in 1918 and the 4th stormo was named for him in 1931.
VINTAGE:Circa mid-1920s.
SIZE:About 2.5" wide by 2" high.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Blue wool and bullion.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:LCIEX VEJX07 SBFEX4/16
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The patch is missing some bullion and the paper backing is mostly gone.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.