BOAC Airline French Interpreter gold bullion uniform flag badge

A scarce original early example of a 'British Overseas Airways Corporation Interpreter badge', gold wire bullion embroidered French flag on black felt backing, the reverse with black hessian waxed lining. Good condition, evidence of rusty pin mark.
Size 33 x 36mm.
Height 30mm.

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