Romania, Kingdom. A Pilot's Badge, C.1942 Auction Archive set on a 46 mm-long

set on a 46 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback

each constructed of black wool with machine-embroidered silver-grey threaded insignia

hallmarked with a crab (representative of silver gilt)

on a swivel crown and loop suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon

the reverse with a block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a rounded catch

Romania, Kingdom. A Pilot's Badge, C.1942 Auction Archive set on a 46 mm-longIn silvered tombac, with enameled gilded shield and crown centerpiece, unmarked, 43. 5mm (w) x 56mm (h) mm, pinback, very good quality badge with solid back, hardly worn, in extremely fine condition.