A Second War Miniature Finnish Air Force Pilot's Badge Archive and Military Merit Medal

and Military Merit Medal

and the Ottomans followed by declaring a "Jihad" (Holy War) later that month

Although there are various small areas of contact on the crossguard

the leather in the both the chin strap and sweatband remains supple

1920’s Royal Yugoslav Officer’s Belt & Buckle - buckle constructed of nickel plated and gilded bronze

A Second War Miniature Finnish Air Force Pilot's Badge Archive and Military Merit MedalA Second War Miniature Finnish Air Force Pilot's Badge In silver and enamels, maker marked, Finnish state hallmarked with a crown, and engraved Elsa on the reverse, 17. 0 mm x 21. 8 mm, with silver chain as worn, extremely fine. Footnote: This is a miniature Pilot's Badge, often referred to as a Pilot's Sweetheart Badge. These were private pieces, not awarded by the Air Force, which pilots were able to purchase for their sweetheart's or wives and