China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 certificate_of_authenticity August 1914 to October 1915

August 1914 to October 1915 aboard Maidstone

while the reverse bears a maker’s mark of “COPPEL G

with period repair to catch

two notable chips on the 9 and 12 o’clock arms

he signs his second Attestation Paper on April 4

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 certificate_of_authenticity August 1914 to October 1915In die stamped bronze, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, exhibiting contact marks and surface wear from active use, fine. Footnote: The China National Aviation Corporation was formed in 1929. They pioneered "The Hump" routes over the Himalayas and helped airlift military equipment and personnel during the days of the war. Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942.