BOAC Airline pilots wing gold bullion cloth uniform badge

A scarce original early example of a 'BOAC pilot's wing badge', large gold wire bullion embroidery wings on felt cloth backing, the padded central shield bearing a griffin with distinct red tongue, surmounted by an astral crown, the reverse with black waxed cotton lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright.
Width 88mm.

'British Overseas Airways Corporation' was formed in 1939, BOAC and BEA merged in 1974 to become British Airways.