{"product_id":"epaulette-brodee-armee-de-l-air-france-vintage-ancien-insigne-aviateur","title":"Vintage French Air Force embroidered shoulder strap old aviator badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed visual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld military epaulet from the French Air Force, visible in the photo. It features a dark blue textile base, enhanced with two parallel gold bands embroidered horizontally on the end. On the main part, a stylized gold wing motif, also embroidered, occupies the central area. The whole demonstrates careful craftsmanship, typical of vintage uniform insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric surface shows a slightly felted texture, with a matte finish. The gold threads used for embroidering the bands and the wing are a strong tone, providing a marked contrast and good readability to the whole. The edges are straight on three sides, with one side showing slight fraying, a sign of previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe epaulet has an elongated and flexible format, without any visible frame, which corresponds to a textile piece intended to be slipped onto a uniform shoulder strap. No visible markings on this side. The quality of the embroidery, particularly on the wing motif, indicates artisanal or semi-industrial manufacturing, in accordance with 20th-century French military standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe navy blue color, associated with the gold embroidery and the wing motif, evokes the traditional iconography of the French Air Force. This type of epaulet was generally worn by flying personnel or pilot officers. The piece presented here is typical of insignia used from the mid to late 20th century, without more precise dating being possible from this view alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The epaulet shows some signs of wear, including slight fraying on one edge and a discreet patina on the gold embroidery. The piece remains legible and well-preserved for its age, with no apparent structural defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e\nThe embroidered wing insignia is a historical symbol of French military aviators. Since the creation of the Air Force in 1934, gold embroidery on a navy blue background has distinguished flying personnel, with each combination of bands and motifs indicating rank and specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging are provided by a professional seller. Your item will be shipped with all necessary precautions to preserve its integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: French Air Force epaulet, aviator insignia, French military braid, vintage embroidered patch, old uniform epaulet, French aviation, pilot rank, gold embroidery, military shoulder board, French Air Force patch, aviator textile insignia, navy blue shoulder braid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54294473605447,"sku":"6d8b1205-ad84-41db-bcf2-0b5f855aa9b6-PA2.63","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b0213e9c-a65e-4a4a-9bc9-d54acb760eb4.jpg?v=1783275246","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/epaulette-brodee-armee-de-l-air-france-vintage-ancien-insigne-aviateur","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}