A Civil Gliding Class “A” Proficiency Badge Auction Archive 1923 at Portsmouth

1923 at Portsmouth

Silver with red

1944" Private Arthur James from Port William

with the dagger measuring 346 mm in length

very fine and extensive group to a known Golden Merit Cross recipient

A Civil Gliding Class “A” Proficiency Badge Auction Archive 1923 at PortsmouthIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; numbered 131 324 on reverse; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise very 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 A class certificate was awarded for the completion of a 30 second solo flight without maneuvers.