A 1918 Issued Royal Air Force (RAF) Officer's Cap Badge Below Air Rank

Crown, eagle and laurel wreath in silver gilt, maroon velvet in the void of the crown, on a heavy black wool base, mounted to a magnetic metal backing plate, 57 mm x 65 mm, with a 40 mm x 87 mm piece of the hat band still attached, scattered gilt wear on the three silver pieces, better than fine. See “Eagles Recalled” page 57, bottom left. Footnote: From the collection of author Warren Carroll.