A Royal Norwegian Air Force (Rnaf) (L) Cap Badge Auction Archive Each on an original ribbon

Each on an original ribbon and suspended from a safety pin attachment

It was the first order of merit in France which permitted an Officer who was not of noble birth to be named a Knight

In the company emblem

F at Valcartier

Footnote: John Rofe Bales was born in West Derby

A Royal Norwegian Air Force (Rnaf) (L) Cap Badge Auction Archive Each on an original ribbonSilver bullion wire, in various textures, the background of the shield in red embroidery, the lion insignia in frosted silver, interlaced with black threading giving definition to the wings, on a black wool base, black cloth backer, 50mm x 94 mm, slight interruptions in the silver bullion, near extremely fine.