A Civil Gliding Class “C” (1St Class) Proficiency Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity 1887 in the village of

1887 in the village of Gaisheim

These sleeve shields intended for Waffen-SS Division "Italia" were produced during the war

Ms 81st REGt)

Footnote: John Thorarinson was born on February 4

that he had fifteen years' previous service with the 43rd Regiment

A Civil Gliding Class “C” (1St Class) Proficiency Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity 1887 in the village ofIn 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