A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge certificate_of_authenticity 1966 at the age of

1966 at the age of 50

He declared that his correct name was Raymond Hervey Gallant and that he was born on March 29

in grey metal

dated November 10

silver gilt and enamels (marked on reverse with silver hallmarks and maker’s mark “ROK

A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge certificate_of_authenticity 1966 at the age ofIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise extremely fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate tests and gliding trials. The B class certificate was awarded for a 60 second solo flight with an S turn maneuver.