Rare Mid 1920s Italian Air Force Baracca (WWI Italian Ace) Squadron Sleeve Badge

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  • Rare Mid 1920s Italian Air Force Baracca (WWI Italian Ace) Squadron Sleeve Badge
  • Rare Mid 1920s Italian Air Force Baracca (WWI Italian Ace) Squadron Sleeve Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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