Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force Observer Cap Badge, c.1915

Ferdinand I (1915-1927). Silvered bronze, unmarked, illustrating a pair of spread vertical wings framing a crowned cypher of the King Ferdinand I, 40.7 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), intact slider, traces of silvering remains on the obverse, near extremely fine.

Footnote: This badge was issued to graduates of the Air Observers School (Şcoala Observatorilor Aerieni) that was founded in January 1915. The number of these badges wasn’t numerous due to the lack of qualified personnel on the initial stage.