China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 certificate_of_authenticity which retains nearly 100% of

which retains nearly 100% of its original finish

On each side of the tunic are vertical slits measuring 180 mm

with period repair to catch

August 1914 to October 1915 aboard Maidstone

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 certificate_of_authenticity which retains nearly 100% ofIn 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.