World War I French Pilot Stork w Cross Wing Sterling

 
$80.00
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P-1270
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A very rare Pilot brest badge Wing from one of the three crack  French Escadrille with the Cross of St Lorine. This is one of the Stork wings. Each one was made for a specific Pilot or crew member. The cross is on a loop and does move. It is believed this wing was used by French Combat Group 12, which consisted of Escadrilles 3, 26, 73, and 103 ( that's 103 French, and not the US 103 of late war).The stork is considered a good luck sign in France. This reproduction is made from Sterling Silver as was the original. It is  2 9/16 inches wide.