A Civil Gliding Class “C” (1St Class) Proficiency Stick Pin Hold 68 mm) and original 26th

68 mm) and original 26th Division Shoulder Patch (grayish-blue insignia on a diamond-shaped brownish-green wool base

many safety features such as armour around the pilot’s seat and parachutes were developed to reduce the number of aviator casualties

marked "7 R

German soldiers

A Civil Gliding Class “C” (1St Class) Proficiency Stick Pin Hold 68 mm) and original 26thIn silvered bronze and blue enamels; 48 mm knurled pin; unmarked; measuring 16 mm in diameter; better than very fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate tests and gliding trials. The C class certificate was awarded for a 5 minute solo flight without loss of altitude, plus an oral examination. The holder of a C class