Pin or badge for Royal Canadian Air Force - Operations Badge. the badge is gold in colour in the shape of a set of feathered wings with an "O" in the middle.
The back has two threaded posts and a back plate.
Object History
Item belonged to Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie who served as a Navigator for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) between 1942 and 1945. He went on to be a BC Provincial MLA and later a Burnaby Municipal Council Member along with various other pursuits. See Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds for full biography.
Pin for Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve. The pin is round with a crown above. The centre of the pin has an eagle in flight. The text around the edge of the circle is "R.C.A.F. RESERVE".
The back of the pin has a threaded post. The back is emblossed with the company "W. Scully Ltd. Montreal".
Object History
Item belonged to Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie who served as a Navigator for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) between 1942 and 1945. He went on to be a BC Provincial MLA and later a Burnaby Municipal Council Member along with various other pursuits. See Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds for full biography.