Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Italian Air Force Pilot's Badge With Case , C.1930 Hold leaving this unit on August

leaving this unit on August 21

8 grams (inclusive of oak leaves and swords)

obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“Meritorious Service to the State”) surrounded by laurel wreath tied at the base with ribbon

McDonald was transferred to the 81st Field Regiment RCA at Camp Wainwright

along with silver hallmark)

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Italian Air Force Pilot's Badge With Case , C.1930 Hold leaving this unit on August(Regia Aeronautica Italiana). In bronze gilt, hollowed out behind the body of the eagle, unmarked, measuring 75. 8 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (w), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its case of issue, deep yellow felt slotted medal bed, wear evident on the exterior, case very fine. Footnote: The Royal Italian Air Force was the name of the air force of the Kingdom of Italy. It was established as a service independent of the Royal