Lot 5017

Description

World defence service and other badges, includes US Merchant Marine, badge in sterling silver (22x29mm), by A.E.Coutica, N.Y.; US Navy, Submarine Warfare badge in sterling silver (71x19.5mm), by Balfour, with clip-pins; South Africa Navy, WWII, S.A.M. sailor patriotic badge, in white metal (14x34mm), pin-back; South Africa, block of bricks style bronze pendant (12.5x4mm high), 1899 on one side, 1900 on other side and on the base, Kimberley Siege; CNAC (China National Aviation Corp), pilot's wings in silver bullion (52x15mm), clip back; CH (possibly) Central Hospital (Ayrshire), badge in silver (28x27.5mm), pin-back with safety chain, reverse numbered 515; other unidentified badges, includes cross with crowned and initials AEA, in silvered and gilt (25x25mm), pin-back; RI overlaid initials in circle lapel badge, in silvered (15x15.5mm), button back. Very fine. (8)

CNAC operated from India around WWII as an affiliate of Pan Am until China became communist.