A Royal Navy (RN) Fleet Air Arm Commissioned Pilot Badge 1938-1953; Published
British-made, gold-coloured and silvered bullion wire, in various textures, silver fouled anchor, maroon felt in the void of the crown, touches of red, green and blue embroidery in the base of the crown, black threading giving definition to the wings and the base of the crown, on a black wool base, padded, black cotton mesh backer, 39 mm x 95 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine.
Footnote: This badge appears on page 175 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection.

