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 II Class for 15 Years

II Class for 15 Years

then transferred to Camp Borden on December 15

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

I am an enemy of the Japanese

in the Bay of Biscay area

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 II Class for 15 YearsIn 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