Canada. A Royal Canadian Air Force (Rcaf) Pilot Wings C. 1940-1941 certificate_of_authenticity and Shoulder Flash (white embroidered

and Shoulder Flash (white embroidered lettering on a maroon base

Both housed in a large period box of issue with strong coat-of-arms on obverse and corresponding Johann Schwerdtner Wein makers marked on interior of lid

It shows a young enlisted man

skill and devotion to duty displayed by this officer in the performance of his duties has set a fine example to his crew and the squadron generally

Hans-Joachim Marseille (1919–1942) was the most successful fighter ace of the North African theater and a recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves

Canada. A Royal Canadian Air Force (Rcaf) Pilot Wings C. 1940-1941 certificate_of_authenticity and Shoulder Flash (white embroideredIn red, white and brown embroidery, on a black wool base, padded, white cotton mesh backer, soiled, measuring 113 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), very fine.