Italy, Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force Gilder Pilot Badge, Ii Class, C.1941 GTRexclude depicted in uniform and clutching

depicted in uniform and clutching a cat

the group markings on its tail in green and yellow inks

framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "FOR VALOUR"

Grave Reference: B

Italy, Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force Gilder Pilot Badge, Ii Class, C.1941 GTRexclude depicted in uniform and clutching(Regia Aeronautica Italiana). Two piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to a base in die stamped brass. maker marked "EDIZIONI D'ARTE BOERI ROMA" (Boeri Art Editions, Rome) on the reverse, measuring 80 mm (w) x 17. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The glider pilots were a clandestine unit, with the Gilder Pilot Badge coming in three classes: I