A Rare Canadian Air Force Officer's Side Cap Badge 1920-1924
Three-piece construction, unmarked, silver wings flanking a CAF cypher above a ribbon banner inscribed in Latin "SIC ITUR AD ASTRA" (Go To The Stars), overlaying a copper base with maple leaf and crown, 45.5 mm x 56.5 mm, intact lugs and pin, black felt backer exhibiting wear, light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge is the smaller version, worn on a field service peaked cap. This badge is scarcer than the larger version.

