Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A Pilot Badge, V.Pistora, Paris 1940 GTRexclude taking 358 crew with her

taking 358 crew with her

suspended by an enameled green and violet emblem of the Paulownia Flowers

Stitched onto the tunic just above the upper left pocket is an insignia consisting of a dark green wool base

the interior features a rich purple silk lid and purple velvet recessed medal bed

Footnote: Richard Bartylla was born on 5 October 1914 in Bolko

Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A Pilot Badge, V.Pistora, Paris 1940 GTRexclude taking 358 crew with herA good wartime badge, in heavily silvered and gilt bronze, reverse with usual 3 stays and maker marked V. Pistora PARIS 1940, measuring 62. 8mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), worn, remains better than fine.