Romania, Kingdom. A Royal Romanian Air Force Observer Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive constructed of classic blue-grey wool

constructed of classic blue-grey wool in a whipcord weave

with glass lenses

marked "GES GESCH" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the pinback's reinforcing plate

This booklet offers a narrative of these awards

at the end of the first North American transatlantic journey of its second season of service

Romania, Kingdom. A Royal Romanian Air Force Observer Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive constructed of classic blue-grey wool(Forele Aeriene Regale ale Romniei). In silvered tombac, crowned monogram of King Carol II (reign: 1930 1940) in the centre, flanked by arching raised wings, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), slightly undulated clip attachment, scattered silvering wear, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Air Arm of the Royal Romanian forces during the Second World War was officially named the Aeronautica Regala Romana (ARR), or the Romanian Royal