A Civil Gliding Class “C” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge; Numbered GTRexclude 1914-15 Star (76211 Pte J

1914-15 Star (76211 Pte J

He is credited with fifteen aerial victories

after attending the Medical College of Virginia

The shrapnel did severe damage to his hand

A Civil Gliding Class “C” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge; Numbered GTRexclude 1914-15 Star (76211 Pte JIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; maker marked 19556 on the reverse; measuring 22. 22 mm in diameter; weighing 6. 2 grams; near very fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges t glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate test and gliding trials. The C class certificate was awarded for the completion of afive minute solo flight without loss of altitude.