Original Polish WWII Era Flight Engineer Wings Badge With Chain Hanger - Odznak Inzyniera Pokładowego MG 34 Accessories or to defend against attack

or to defend against attack from a horseman

The chamber ring has a crisp Chilean coat of arms marked on it

stamped next to it

" as an expression for impending battle is derived from the very fact that an observation balloon's ascent likely signaled a preparatory bombardment for an offensive

After production it was cut down to approximately 6"x 3 1/2"

Original Polish WWII Era Flight Engineer Wings Badge With Chain Hanger - Odznak Inzyniera Pokładowego MG 34 Accessories or to defend against attackOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rarely seen Pre WWII Polish Odznak Inzyniera Pokadowego (Flight Engineer Badge), usually called "wings". The design shows an Eagle in flight, clutching a wreath in its beak, and a gear in its talons. It has a chain hanger on the top, and the rear has a screw back attachment, however the nut is missing. The design is very similar to the Polish Pilot's Badge, which is mostly the same,