Finland, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive Order of Aeronautical Merit -

Order of Aeronautical Merit - Commanders Cross

The paint on the interior is near perfectly preserved with only minor scuffs

the exterior in blue and exhibiting a dimpled pattern

reverse marked with the number 1974

and in 1922 two women were added to the rolls and the name was changed to the New Brunswick Rifle Association

Finland, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Qualification Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive Order of Aeronautical Merit -Swastika insignia in silvered brass with blue and black enamels, mounted with 2 small rivets to a silvered brass base illustrating six wings surrounding the insignia and surmounted by a crown, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 61. 5 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, extremely fine.