A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge Archive A Solid Gold 1902-03 Smiley

A Solid Gold 1902-03 Smiley Medal for Oratory

was discharged to duty on June 22nd

with maker mark of Ferdinand Wiedmann

Army Photo Album of General & KC Winners - Hard cover album

The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G

A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge Archive A Solid Gold 1902-03 SmileyIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise extremely fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate tests and gliding trials. The B class certificate was awarded for a 60 second solo flight with an S turn maneuver.