Order Of The Twenty Third Of August GTRexclude A Beautiful Unofficial WWI French

A Beautiful Unofficial WWI French Pilot Badge - In bronze gilt

slight crazing on the visor

surrounded by compass points and the inscription "UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE"

printed signature of Henry L

Order Of The Twenty Third Of August GTRexclude A Beautiful Unofficial WWI FrenchOrder First Class, in GOLD, center and the arms all set with genuine DIAMONDS, center enameled. Measures 55mm. Hallmarked on reverse of the star and on the pin "MS" (Romanian State mint) along with Romanian 18Kt. gold hallmark. Of very fine quality make, extremely fine condition. Officially numbered "47" at the catch. Contained within fitted case of issue. Extremely rare.