maker marked "SIMSON & Co SUHL" on the ricasso
Pain sharp piercing in character originating internal condyle - radiating across knee joint
the obverse centre bears a green enamel and gilt Republic of Niger coat of arms with a white enamel and gilt ribbon below with the inscription “MERITE DU NIGER” (MERIT OF NIGER)
127 mm x 202 mm
where he surrendered to the British
Canada. Two Second War Royal Canadian Air Force (Rcaf) Dress Wings GTRexclude maker marked "SIMSON & CoIncludes: 1. Pilot Badge with King's crown (in red, brown and white embroidery, on a black wool base, black cotton backer, measuring 87 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)). 2. Flight Crew Qualification Badge with King's Crown (in red, brown, yellow and white embroidery, on a black wool base, padded, black cotton backer, measuring 72 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)). Together, extremely fine.