A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Badge Buy Now maker marked "THE NORTHERN GOLDSMITHS

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A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Badge Buy Now maker marked "THE NORTHERN GOLDSMITHSIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; numbered 65444 on reverse; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise better than very fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate tests and gliding trials. The B class certificate was awarded for a 60 second solo flight with an S turn maneuver.