United States. A Sterling Silver Army Air Force Command Pilot Badge, By Josten consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an oval disk at the

an oval disk at the base dated "1933" and engraver marked "Huguenin"

suffering a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his right shoulder and back: the bullet entering the front

He left for his new unit in the field on February 2nd

the doctor recommending that "this man would do better now if placed at his own work"

United States. A Sterling Silver Army Air Force Command Pilot Badge, By Josten consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an oval disk at theIn sterling silver, maker marked "JOSTEN" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 5 mm (w) x 31. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, light contact overall, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: During the Second World War, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three