China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 United Republic of marked “Wernstein Jena” on reverse

marked “Wernstein Jena” on reverse

one of only 744 Canadians to receive the order

Recreated in Prussia in 1792

The aforementioned Feldpost number is appropriately traceable to the command of the Wehrmacht’s 262nd Infantry Division

China, Republic. A Rare National Aviation Corporation (Cnac) Cap Badge, C.1944 United Republic of marked “Wernstein Jena” on reverseIn 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.