China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Archive The Brazilian Expeditionary Force Cross

The Brazilian Expeditionary Force Cross (FEB) was instituted in 1944 and awarded to the approximately 25

As a patrol leader

before being transferred to No

one marked "United States"

In gilt on brass

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Archive The Brazilian Expeditionary Force CrossIn die stamped bronze, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, exhibiting contact marks and surface wear from active use, fine. Footnote: The China National Aviation Corporation was formed in 1929. They pioneered "The Hump" routes over the Himalayas and helped airlift military equipment and personnel during the days of the war. Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942.