A Civil Gliding Class “A” Proficiency Badge Auction Archive rust evident on the front

rust evident on the front of the Iron Cross

on an original bow-tied ladies ribbon

The pickelhaube has a multi-piece

le Roi de Danemark) good very fine

Recommendation reads: ‘During the action in the Ypres Salient on the 13th-14th June 1916

A Civil Gliding Class “A” Proficiency Badge Auction Archive rust evident on the frontIn 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.