Finland. A Scarce Second War Finnish Pilot's Badge Newly Listed Ten and a half weeks

Ten and a half weeks after enlisting

He would go on to take part in more defensive battles in northern Finland

his life being saved by the men of an RAF Kite Balloon Section who transported him to a field dressing station (The fuselage of his Snipe aircraft was recovered from the battlefield and is preserved at the Canadian War Museum

the reverse maker marked “C

On either side at the rear waist

Finland. A Scarce Second War Finnish Pilot's Badge Newly Listed Ten and a half weeksIn die stamped silvered tombac, center enameled, 44. 84mm(w) x 61. 81mm(h), with retaining nut, of superb quality manufacture, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Very scarce badge in excellent condition.