Description
crazing evident in the lacquering
Buckle is constructed of fire gilded aluminum
2nd Lieutenant Steward was promoted to Temporary Lieutenant
hollowback
In die stamped gilt zinc
A 1918 Issued Royal Air Force (Raf) Officer's Cap Badge Below Air Rank Auction crazing evident in the lacqueringCrown, eagle and laurel wreath in silver gilt, maroon velvet in the void of the crown, on a heavy black wool base, mounted to a magnetic metal backing plate, 57 mm x 65 mm, with a 40 mm x 87 mm piece of the hat band still attached, scattered gilt wear on the three silver pieces, better than fine. See Eagles Recalled page 57, bottom left. Footnote: From the collection of author Warren Carroll.