WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary, Silver Numbered Badge.

A scarce, original WW2 period civilian pilot's Air Transport Auxiliary silver badge. Oval oak wreath surmounted by an eagle, "ATA" to the centre , with Latin motto scroll "Aetheris Avidi" (Eager for the air) the reverse impressed with official issue number "D1067". The ATA was created in1939 and based in White Waltham, nr. Maidenhead, Berkshire. It was disbanded in 1945. Excellent, patinated condition,

Code: 10003