Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force (Roaf) Civilian Pilot Badge, C.1935 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on loop for suspension (marked

on loop for suspension (marked “65” for Klein & Quenzer A

surrounded by a red ring inscribed PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI

fine produced in silver with near flawless enamels

The airmen whose names are inscribed on the Memorial died during operations over the whole of southern and eastern Asia and the surrounding seas and oceans

Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force (Roaf) Civilian Pilot Badge, C.1935 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on loop for suspension (marked(Forele Aeriene Romnei). Insignia in bronze gilt with azure blue enamels and bearing the monogram of King Carol II, mounted to a silver wings base, unmarked, measuring 65. 8 mm (h) x 20 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Carol II (born October 3, 1893, died April 4, 1953) reigned as King of Romania from June 8, 1930 until his forced abdication on September 6, 1940. He was the eldest son of