United States. A USAAF Glider Pilot Group Archive (Gau Essen Jubiläumsabzeichen)

(Gau Essen Jubiläumsabzeichen)

measuring 88 mm (w) x 88 mm (h)

the obverse presents a Maltese cross bearing crossed hammers

connecting to a gilded and pebbled zink alloy buckle with dual prongs

United States. A USAAF Glider Pilot Group Archive (Gau Essen Jubiläumsabzeichen)Acquired as a lot from the estate, includes the following: 1. Air Medal, second war period issue, in bronze with period ribbon and in case of issue; 2. USAAF Glider Pilot Wing, marked STERLING, with maker mark of N. S. Meyer, New York, measures 76. 95 mm (w) x 21. 5 mm (h), light wear; 3. Period black and white photo of a pilot next to a glider, hand written caption "Me and my gal, Jack", 8 cm (w) x 13. 5 cm (h), very fine as a lot.