China, Republic. A Second War Air Force Pilot Badge and Cap Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 10 mm x 14

measuring 10 mm x 14 mm

upon completion of his twelve years' service

Footnote: The Turkestan Legion (Turkistanische Legion) was the name for the military units composed of Turk peoples who fought in the German Army during the Second War

He was 26 years of age (actually 24) and was just ready to take up the responsibilities of life when instead he put on the khaki

as the impact with the ground did not rendering him unconscious

China, Republic. A Second War Air Force Pilot Badge and Cap Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 10 mm x 14The Pilot badge, in bronze, bronze, gilt and enamels, featuring the National Sun insignia in the center, the reverse numbered 0115 with Chinese characters, horizontal pin on reverse, measures 66. 8 mm (w) x 16. 0 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina, in very fine condition. The Pilot Cap Insignia, in bronze gilt with enamels, featuring the National Sun insignia in the center, four holes along the wing edges to sew to cloth, reverse plain, measures 69.