The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity maker marked GEO H LEES

maker marked GEO H LEES & CO

enameled bronze

but soon found himself at the Canadian Special Hospital at Witley on December 3rd

Footnote: Henry John Francis Hunter was a pilot and squadron commander in the Royal Flying Corps and later

The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity maker marked GEO H LEESBadge in silvered tombac, eagle patinated, unmarked, (wreath 40. 35x54. 19; eagle, 55. 93x26. 75mm), of very fine quality manufacture, hand finished, slightly worn condition, very attractive, in extremely fin condition. This type of glider badge with large eagle is believed to be produced in 1941 by a small (thus far unknown) company; this type is described in more details in a book by Stijn David The Glider Pilot Badge. Very rare badge.