RNAS or french ww1 pilot?

[actionoke]

Very confusing area for me...is the bottom badge ww1 RNAS, French WW1 early pilot or Pathfinder ww2 .It is solid with what appears to have a maker mark FIX in a circle.Pin back.The top badge is WW2 French sidecap ?

[zob]

Originally Posted by actionoke

Very confusing area for me...is the bottom badge ww1 RNAS, French WW1 early pilot or Pathfinder ww2 .It is solid with what appears to have a maker mark FIX in a circle.Pin back.The top badge is WW2 French sidecap ?

Hi,
The bottom badge is a WW1 French “FIX” pilot’s brevet, which was originally a ladies brooch until adopted by the Lafayette. There are quite a few different types, patterns and makers that were also used in conjunction with this this particular piece.
Best regards,
Zob.

[actionoke]

THANKS for info.Is the top one ww2 side cap French?

[zob]

Originally Posted by actionoke

THANKS for info.Is the top one ww2 side cap French?

Hi,
Sticking my neck out a bit here, your top wing looks very much like an early Italian brevet but, without the crown.
Best regards,
Zob.

[arrestingu]

If it has fix on rear its pilots brevet unofficial usually worn prior to 1916..see bartletts book on french aviation insignia..they came in three sizes and were often worn by french ,american and the odd rnas pilot for a bit of embelishment on their uniforms..steve