New Zealand. A Pacific Theatre Royal New Zealand Air Force (Rnzaf) Pilot's Badge, C.1944 Archive maker marked "S"

maker marked "S"

Constructed of black woven cotton

the three and nine o’clock arms with an inscription of “TREUE DEM REGIMENT” (“FAITHFUL TO THE REGIMENT”)

It is emboss stamped with the size "7" on the leather strap where it passes through the dome

Japanese characters on reverse

New Zealand. A Pacific Theatre Royal New Zealand Air Force (Rnzaf) Pilot's Badge, C.1944 Archive maker marked "S"In die stamped white metal, maker marked "M & K" over "W" (Mayer and Kean Limited of Wellington) on the reverse, measuring 75. 7 mm (w) x 26. 8 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, 78. 7 mm (w) x 30 mm (h) non magnetic support plate, very light contact, near extremely fine.