China, Republic. A Second War Air Force Pilot Badge and Cap Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic worn on a short piece

worn on a short piece of original ribbon

upon completion of his twelve years' service

as the impact with the ground did not rendering him unconscious

with some loosening of the reverse fixtures and moderate oxidation of the core evident

although not before his regiment was thrown into the Battle of Monte Cassino

China, Republic. A Second War Air Force Pilot Badge and Cap Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic worn on a short pieceThe Pilot badge, in bronze, bronze, gilt and enamels, featuring the National Sun insignia in the center, the reverse numbered 0115 with Chinese characters, horizontal pin on reverse, measures 66. 8 mm (w) x 16. 0 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina, in very fine condition. The Pilot Cap Insignia, in bronze gilt with enamels, featuring the National Sun insignia in the center, four holes along the wing edges to sew to cloth, reverse plain, measures 69.