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| Russian Imperial Flying Corps pilots badge |
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| Reverse of above badge |
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| Side view |
Thought I would post some thing from Russia. It is a Russian Imperial Flying Corps pilots badge. The Russian
flying corps was founded in 1912. This is a very rare badge to find as are most
Imperial Russian items. Missing the screw fitment but in excellent condition.
It is of four piece construction with screw back fitting. The first part consists of the Russian coat on arms surmounted with the Imperial crown. The next part is a pair of spread wings. Behind this two crossed swords and finally a wreath consisting of Oak and laurel leaves and tied at the bottom with a bow.
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Aleksandr Kazakov, pilot badge just visible
lower left of photo beneath breast pocket
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Above is a picture of Aleksandr Kazakov woh was the most successful Russian flying ace and fighter pilot during the First World War.
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