France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Hold with a central black mobile

with a central black mobile swastika on a white enameled background

FREIBURG 1912”

1882 and achieved the rank of Gunner on February 11

numbered D" and "19792"

Klimenko crashed two weeks after earning his "Wings"

France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Hold with a central black mobileA rare WWI French Pilot's Badge in silver, consisting of two gilded wings superimposed on a silver laurel wreath, surmounted by a five pointed star in gilt, plain reverse with two catches, numbered 34289, measuring 55. 07 mm (w) x 40. 82 mm (h), light contact and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Likely WW1 French Pilot wing badge awarded to Americans who received their training in France.