A Royal Navy (Rn) Fleet Air Arm Commissioned Pilot Badge 1938-1953; Published Hold Purple Heart Lapel Badge

Purple Heart Lapel Badge

The felt around the edges has been trimmed but other than that it is in very fine condition

Third Class - in bronzed aluminum

crossed swords with date "1332" clasp on the original ribbon with pinback hanger

A Royal Navy (Rn) Fleet Air Arm Commissioned Pilot Badge 1938-1953; Published Hold Purple Heart Lapel BadgeBritish made, gold coloured and silvered bullion wire, in various textures, silver fouled anchor, maroon felt in the void of the crown, touches of red, green and blue embroidery in the base of the crown, black threading giving definition to the wings and the base of the crown, on a black wool base, padded, black cotton mesh backer, 39 mm x 95 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge appears on page 175 of "Eagles Recalled" by