United States. A British-Made Balloon Pilot Badge, By Firmin, London, C.1942 Auction strong lettering

strong lettering

of very good early quality manufacture

chip and tear evident around the single drill hole

the reverse centre presents a central medallion bearing the inscription OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM (THE POWER OF RULERS LIES IN THE HEARS OF THEIR SUBJECTS)

an original member of the French branch of the Society and the man who designed Washington

United States. A British-Made Balloon Pilot Badge, By Firmin, London, C.1942 Auction strong letteringTwo piece construction, in silvered war materials, maker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (h), missing its catch and horizontal pinback, better than fine.