France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 GTRexclude and the institution year of

and the institution year of “1941”

was shot in the back by a Red Army soldier on 27 June 1941

The “C” class certificate was awarded for the completion of afive minute solo flight without loss of altitude

signed "LEISEK" under the bust

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 GTRexclude and the institution year ofThree piece construction, star and wings in bronze, each of which is mounted to a silvered bronze wreath base, number impressed "29590" on the reverse, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact lugs and bar pin with ball finals at either end, scattered silvering wear on the wreath, greening evident on the star and wings, better than very fine.