China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Newly Listed 5 mm (h) enameled ribbon

5 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar

instituted on 1 May 1840

(Feuerlöschwesen-Dienstauszeichnung)

Silver gilt with a green glass jewel in the centre

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Newly Listed 5 mm (h) enameled ribbonIn 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.