The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle Auction Born in Cornwall in 1826

Born in Cornwall in 1826

He was placed on Pension

holed on sides for mounting

stating that he had ten years' previous service as a volunteer with the Imperial Forces

the Centennial Medal 1811-1911

The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle Auction Born in Cornwall in 1826Badge in silvered tombac, eagle patinated, unmarked, (wreath 40. 35x54. 19; eagle, 55. 93x26. 75mm), of very fine quality manufacture, hand finished, slightly worn condition, very attractive, in extremely fin condition. This type of glider badge with large eagle is believed to be produced in 1941 by a small (thus far unknown) company; this type is described in more details in a book by Stijn David The Glider Pilot Badge. Very rare badge.