China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Hold While on duty

While on duty

measuring 29 mm (w) x 40

There is a short red tag stitched in place to the edge of the left front pocket

Directly below is an Oberschütze rank pip

1201” and “24

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 Hold While on dutyIn 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.