China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Auction The throat of the scabbard

The throat of the scabbard is held together with dual side rivets and retains a functional spring catch

for which he received the Wound Badge Silver Grade in March 1941

It was organized that month at Camp Sherman

1787 - March 15

(Médaille d’Honneur de la Société Française de Sauvetage)

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Auction The throat of the scabbardIn die stamped bronze, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, exhibiting contact marks and surface wear from active use, fine. Footnote: The China National Aviation Corporation was formed in 1929. They pioneered "The Hump" routes over the Himalayas and helped airlift military equipment and personnel during the days of the war. Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942.