Original U.S. Pre-WWII U.S. Navy Balloon Brass Pilot Wing Badge ger and the bring back tag

and the bring back tag definitely adds that extra something

The wood grip is also partially covered in decorated leather to match the scabbard as well as light metal which is intricately engraved

TORPEDOED AUG 26 1943 On August 26th

DEVELOPED IN 1941 AS A LONG RANGE BOMBER

Original U.S. Pre-WWII U.S. Navy Balloon Brass Pilot Wing Badge ger and the bring back tagOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Balloon Pilot Badge is a military decoration of the United States Navy that was issued to those service members who received training and qualification as dirigible pilots. Precisely when the United States Navy approved the design of the breast insignia for Balloon Pilot is unclear. The badge is first mentioned in the 1922 Uniform Regulations, it stated that enlisted Sailors who hold certificates of qualification