France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed He received a promotion to

He received a promotion to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) on 1 September 1940

the reverse centre medallion presents the royal monogram “A” and the date “3-X-1929” (October 3 1929)

Constructed of bronze and wood

Footnote: In regards to the fourth badge

9th Cavalry

France, Iii Republic. An Army Of The Air Aircraft Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1939 Newly Listed He received a promotion toThree piece construction, star and wings in bronze, each of which is mounted to a silvered bronze wreath base, number impressed "29590" on the reverse, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact lugs and bar pin with ball finals at either end, scattered silvering wear on the wreath, greening evident on the star and wings, better than very fine.