Air Transport Auxiliary Official membership lapel badge.

Non-hallmarked silver, official issue, pinback lapel badge for the Air Transport Auxiliary. Numbered to the reverse. The ATA, established in 1939, used experienced civilian pilots, including 100 women, to ferry aircraft from the manufacturers to the RAF. In so doing they saved the deployment of RAF flying personnel who were more urgently needed on operations . In excellent condition, slight patination. Scarce.

Code: 9376