Wonderful Early WWII Belgian Air Force Slip-On Pilot Rank Straps Used in N. Africa

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  • Wonderful Early WWII Belgian Air Force Slip-On Pilot Rank Straps Used in N. Africa
  • Wonderful Early WWII Belgian Air Force Slip-On Pilot Rank Straps Used in N. Africa
  • Wonderful Early WWII Belgian Air Force Slip-On Pilot Rank Straps Used in N. Africa
  • Wonderful Early WWII Belgian Air Force Slip-On Pilot Rank Straps Used in N. Africa
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a wonderful pair of Belgian Air Force slip-on pilot rank straps from early World War II. There were used during service in North Africa. Each strap has a lapel wing in silver, a rank insignia of nickel and an aluminum bar fastened with wood.

VINTAGE:

Circa early World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 4-1/8" in height and 2-5/8" in width (each).

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill, silver, nickel, aluminum, wood.

ATTACHMENT:

Straps: sewn shut; wings: cotter pins; insignia: rings; bars: sewn in with wooden pegs (see interior photo above).

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX11 LCEJX3/12 SCEFX6/18

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The straps have some small areas of light wear and minor fading; insignia show light tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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