Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force Pre-1943 Pilot Badge With Case By Johnson Archive measuring 78 mm (w) x

measuring 78 mm (w) x 125 mm (h))

the reverse shows a welded hook and keeper bar

the same arm also topped by an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened length of neck ribbon

Footnote: The Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos or Battle of Morelos (March 24-25

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force Pre-1943 Pilot Badge With Case By Johnson Archive measuring 78 mm (w) x(Regia Aeronautica Italiana). In bronze gilt, exhibiting exceptional detail, maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, deep red fabric exterior, inside lid in deep red satin, padded and maker marked "1836 JOHNSON MILANO ROMA", medal bed in red felt and slotted, measuring 109 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), case also extremely fine.