Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pilot’s Badge, C.1916 United Republic of 1942 he was awarded the

1942 he was awarded the Eastern Front Medal for his unit’s participation in Operation Barbarossa

1916 and was taken on strength upon arrival at the Canadian Base Depot in Le Havre

posing with his wife

one in poor condition

7 General Hospital

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Pilot’s Badge, C.1916 United Republic of 1942 he was awarded the(Bayerisches Flugzeugfhereabzeichen). Constructed of stamped silver; the obverse with a standard pilots badge motive within a wreath, with laurel leaves towards the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by a bow on the bottom of the wreath, ordained by the Bavarian crown at the top; the reverse with a vertical needle pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 45 mm (w) x 69. 62