A Scarce RAF Russian Army Pilot Badge

Extremely rare badge worn by Russian Army Pilots serving in the RAF: Gold-coloured and silvered bullion rolled wire with a red embroidered star, on a black wool base, red cloth backer marked "84" with white threading visible on the backer, 56 mm x 102 mm, hole evident between the top propeller blade and the right hammer, discolouration apparent in the silvered bullion, better than very fine. Footnote: From the collection of Warren Carroll.