Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force Pre-1943 Pilot Badge With Case By Johnson Hold the reverse centrepiece inscribed "DIECI

the reverse centrepiece inscribed "DIECI / ANNI” (Ten Years)

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set with 14 genuine diamonds (old European cut

12 - Drummers'

The award was issued in three grades: Gold (silver gilt) to commanders in chief

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force Pre-1943 Pilot Badge With Case By Johnson Hold the reverse centrepiece inscribed "DIECI(Regia Aeronautica Italiana). In bronze gilt, exhibiting exceptional detail, maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, deep red fabric exterior, inside lid in deep red satin, padded and maker marked "1836 JOHNSON MILANO ROMA", medal bed in red felt and slotted, measuring 109 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), case also extremely fine.