France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Auction the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central raised firefighter clutching a hose and blowing a horn

Overseas Operations

(Wisam al-Nahda)

Recruits drawn from skilled railway workers across the country were organized into the 239th Overseas Railway Construction Battalion

France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Auction the obverse with a centralA rare WWI French Pilot's Badge in silver, consisting of two gilded wings superimposed on a silver laurel wreath, surmounted by a five pointed star in gilt, plain reverse with two catches, numbered 34289, measuring 55. 07 mm (w) x 40. 82 mm (h), light contact and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Likely WW1 French Pilot wing badge awarded to Americans who received their training in France.