A Rare Canadian Air Force Officer's Side Cap Badge 1920-1924 Newly Listed An NSDAP Long Service Award

An NSDAP Long Service Award for 10 Years by Frederick Orth

slight enamel loss from blue obverse

representative of the original thirteen states

returned to duty on the 23rd

weighing 29 grams inclusive of its ribbon

A Rare Canadian Air Force Officer's Side Cap Badge 1920-1924 Newly Listed An NSDAP Long Service AwardThree piece construction, unmarked, silver wings flanking a CAF cypher above a ribbon banner inscribed in Latin "SIC ITUR AD ASTRA" (Go To The Stars), overlaying a copper base with maple leaf and crown, 45. 5 mm x 56. 5 mm, intact lugs and pin, black felt backer exhibiting wear, light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge is the smaller version, worn on a field service peaked cap. This badge is scarcer than the larger version.