United States. A British-Made Army Air Force Balloon Pilot Badge, By J.r.gaunt Archive the reverse marked with six-pointed

the reverse marked with six-pointed star indicating gilded bronze construction (typical of WW1 produced awards)

with tensions running high in the North Atlantic

He was Mentioned in Despatches as documented in the London Gazette on June 15

hallmarked for "900" silver quality and maker marked "IKOM" on the reverse

as announced in the Supplement to the London Gazette 31092 of Tuesday

United States. A British-Made Army Air Force Balloon Pilot Badge, By J.r.gaunt Archive the reverse marked with six-pointedTwo piece construction, in silvered metal, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 81 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine.