A Second War Polish Air Force Pilot's Breast Badge By J.r. Gaunt, London certificate_of_authenticity Arlow of Belfast as his

Arlow of Belfast as his next-of-kin

and at the same time

crown pierced

the DRL insignia flanked by the inscriptions "Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen" (German Reich Federation for Physical Education) above and "Ortsgruppe Darmstadt" (Local Group Darmstadt) below on the padded inside lid

suspended from a pinback hanger inscribed "ALABAMA" and maker marked "F

A Second War Polish Air Force Pilot's Breast Badge By J.r. Gaunt, London certificate_of_authenticity Arlow of Belfast as hisBrass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse, 37. 7 mm x 63. 2 mm, screwback, contact marks, surface wear, fine. Footnote: This particular badge is without chains, which is correct, as some were worn without a chain. It was said that it signified that the eagle was unchained and ready to fight.