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This wing had previously been identified as an Air Force School Badge but has now been correctly identified as the Czech Civilian Pilot Badge. While not a military badge it shares the same characteristics as the military badges and could easily be confused for one. I decided to leave the badges here and correctly identify them. Thanks to Petr Kmonicek for notifying me of the error and correcting it.
Some further information has come to light from the region: "This badge was issued to members of the Civil Aero Club. The Club prepared young pilots, training them to drive sporting planes (e.g., small two person types) and gliders/sailplanes. Most of graduates of the club continued their study/training in military flight schools and then become military pilots. In fact, this club was organized as the first level education for future state pilots (?civilian?) . The Club was highly supported by government and army.
Regards Sergey" - courtesy of Gunther Craun
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"900","KK" (Karnet and Kysely) and the serial number 1943
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Albert Hönlinger Collection
11/21/04
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Karnet and Kysely, 762
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Petr Kmonicek Collection
8/23/2010
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Karnet and Kysely, 1561
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Petr Kmonicek Collection
8/23/2010
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Aviation Wings and Badges of the World Wars
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