Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge C.1945 GTRexclude his citation stating: "The President

his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" to Commander (MC) William W

Both with a swing bar pinback

measuring 31 mm (w) x 57

A gold grade Mother’s Cross (“Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter”)

In light gray machine embroidery

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge C.1945 GTRexclude his citation stating: "The PresidentIn silver with gilt wings, marked "800" (silver), maker marked "FP", hallmarked with a "5" within a triangle incorporating a checkered background (800 silver), stamped "54", "III" and "1101" on the reverse, illustrating a downward pointing sword bearing the Czech coat of arms, flanked by wings and resting upon a full wreath of linden leaves, measuring 63 mm (w) x 48. 8 mm (h), one of three clips intact, surface wear on the coat of arms, contact marks,