the SS had pushed south and was fighting a defensive battle east of Kiestinki (Kestenga) on Lake Topozero
black threading giving definition to the wings and the base of the crown
The interior headband is cracked in multiple spots and has started to degenerate through age and wear
centre crest and crown separately affixed
marked "STERLING" on the reverse of both the badge and bar
United States. An Air Medal To Aviation Radioman I Class Bradley Elton Hunter, United States Naval Reserve GTRexclude the SS had pushed southIn bronze, engraved "BRADLEY ELTON HUNTER AVIATION RADIOMAN FIRST CLASS USNR Nov. 1942 June 1943" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 52. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid, fabric overlying the hinged area peeling away slightly and light scuffing on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Accompanied by its cardboard