A 1920'S French Fai Pilot's Badge Hold center applique enameled

center applique enameled

backed by a solid Gold plate and maker’s cartouche

very fine quality cross with crisp details

the other areas of the blade are further decorated with floral motif

A 1920'S French Fai Pilot's Badge Hold center applique enameledA 1920's French FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) Pilot's Badge In Sterling silver and blue enamel, with horizontal pin with drop in swivel catch, 63x31mm, marked on reverse bottom BBCO STER, excellent quality, in extremely fine condition, circa 1920 1930s. Scarce. Footnote: The FAI was founded in 1905 in France by several countries who recognized a need for a society to oversee the new advances in flight that were then taking place.