Air Force Pilot badge, 1949 - 1950.
In brass & enamel; measures 24.8 mm in height, 98.6 mm width; weighs 10.8 g.
In excellent condition. The enamel has only a few microscopic contact marks invisible without magnification, otherwise perfect and shows very attractive luster. The gold finish is well preserved throughout, free of significant tarnish. The pin attachment is fully functional.
This single-class badge was a part of the uniform of Soviet Air Force pilots for less than a year, until it was replaced in 1950 with a series of four smaller size qualification badges, from non-rated to 1st class. The or
In brass & enamel; measures 24.8 mm in height, 98.6 mm width; weighs 10.8 g.
In excellent condition. The enamel has only a few microscopic contact marks invisible without magnification, otherwise perfect and shows very attractive luster. The gold finish is well preserved throughout, free of significant tarnish. The pin attachment is fully functional.
This single-class badge was a part of the uniform of Soviet Air Force pilots for less than a year, until it was replaced in 1950 with a series of four smaller size qualification badges, from non-rated to 1st class. The original 1949 model wings are extremely hard to find, especially in perfect condition!
/See Borisov, Badges of the Soviet Armed Forces fig. 367/
Please note, penny in our photo is for size reference.
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