China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Archive horizontal piinback)

horizontal piinback)

The 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion became the second unit assigned to the fledgling 2nd Parachute Brigade

one marked "United States"

Petty Officer’s Bronzed cap badge

The Brazilian Expeditionary Force Cross (FEB) was instituted in 1944 and awarded to the approximately 25

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Archive horizontal piinback)In die stamped bronze, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, exhibiting contact marks and surface wear from active use, fine. Footnote: The China National Aviation Corporation was formed in 1929. They pioneered "The Hump" routes over the Himalayas and helped airlift military equipment and personnel during the days of the war. Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942.