A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge Archive a very scarce decoration

a very scarce decoration

Royal Naval Air Service Officer's Commission Document (inscribed "By the Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Worn by the Boer War Contingent as a pugaree badge

The painted scabbard shell is straight throughout and features all nickel silver upper and lower fittings

With original bestowal documents

A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge Archive a very scarce decorationIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise extremely 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 B class certificate was awarded for a 60 second solo flight with an S turn maneuver.