United States: Army Aviator Badge (Subdued). Basic. Vietnam War era

Reverse with makers mark 'V' G-I for Volupte, Inc

The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x clutch-back posts and clip fittings as issued

Mounted on makers white card, the reverse of which has contract / maker details and as issued in December 1969

After the creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service in 1947, Army Aviation continued to a degree that warranted a new badge for Army Aviators (who piloted light observation and liaison airplanes and helicopters). The result was the creation of the Army Aviator Badge, which is a modified version of the U.S. Air Force Pilot Badge. It comes in three grades: Basic, Senior (7 years' service and 1,000 flight hours, pilot-in-command status), and Master (15 years' service and 2,000 flight hours, pilot-in-command status).3 The Aviator and Senior Aviator Badges were approved on 27 July 1950 and the Master Aviator Badge was approved on 12 February 1957

Condition: EF

Code: 23978