United States. An Army Air Force (Usaaf) Aircrew Badge, C.1942 United Republic of the obverse pebbled with a

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom - missing its swastika because it has been filed off and denazified

Footnote: The Austrian Bundesstaat was a short lived government established in 1934

29 mm (w) x 74

he had a brief stay at Chilliwack Station Hospital

but “Old Fighters” or “Veterans” Medal is closer to the sense of the original

United States. An Army Air Force (Usaaf) Aircrew Badge, C.1942 United Republic of the obverse pebbled with aIn frosted sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 2 mm (w) x 21. 5 mm (h), dual push pins, surface wear evident on the coat of arms, tarnishing and frosting wear on the reverse, fine.