China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Newly Listed Silver gilt with a green

Silver gilt with a green glass jewel in the centre

the left side with a 52 mm white metal "IN" inside a Finnish rose insignia

5 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar

while the other woman at the left is seated

War Merit Cross (in bronze

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Newly Listed Silver gilt with a greenIn 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.