Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Pilot Badge, Named, C.1944 Archive difficulties were experienced by soldiers

difficulties were experienced by soldiers who required eyeglasses to perform their duties

the reverse maker marked “WS” for Walter Scott

inscribed "Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2

Atkinson re-engaged for an additional five years' service on October 1

Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Pilot Badge, Named, C.1944 Archive difficulties were experienced by soldiersIn bronze, the wings and coat of arms in gilt, with a silvered wreath and sword, hand engraved "VAML" on the reverse, measuring 61 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h), the reverse with a horizontal pinback along the top edge and a clip at the base of the sword, scattered gilt and silvering wear on the obverse, contact marks on the reverse, better than very fine.