China, Republic. A Set of Second War Chinese Air Force Pilot Wings Auction Archive 1916 to April 5

1916 to April 5

functional and very fine overall

It is constructed of fine quality field-grey wool with a turned-down collar that transitions into double breasted lapels

embellished by cluster of five beaded rays in each quadrant in silver

the obverse overlaid across the three and nine o’clock arm with a gilded sword clasp

China, Republic. A Set of Second War Chinese Air Force Pilot Wings Auction Archive 1916 to April 5Two piece construction, blue and white enamelled Republic of China Air Force roundel on a bronze gilt wings base, marked in Chinese in three locations and numbered "499" on the reverse, 16 mm x 67. 5 mm, neither pin points with push pin intact, enamels intact, very light gilt wear on the wings, near extremely fine. Accompanied by the push pin backer.