• An aircraft insignia featuring a red heart outlined in black and white. Inside the heart, a skull, crossbones, and coffin can be seen between two candles.
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    The "Knight of Death" insignia cut from French World War I pilot Charles Nungesser's Nieuport aircraft. It measures 55 x 71 cm (22 x 28 in.) and is painted on a camouflage pattern of various shades of green and tan. Nungesser was a notorious ace who often flew injured. 

  • An aircraft insignia featuring a red heart outlined in black and white. Inside the heart, a skull, crossbones, and coffin can be seen between two candles.

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