United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden with lovely old patina

with lovely old patina

The sweatband folds down to reveal a maker’s mark of “CLEMENS WAGNER

The deployment book (Einsatzbuch) is dated to June 21

but was up and about" now

with functional catch

United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden with lovely old patina1. Liaison Pilot Flight Badge, in silver, obverse shows spread wings, centre shows L on shield, 23. 1 mm (h) x 75. 7 mm (w), reverse stamped with STERLING and hallmarked by Meyer, evidence of scratch and wear on reverse, extremely fine condition. 2. Aerial Gunner Badge, in silver, obverse shows spread wings, centre shows winged bullet, 23. 1 mm (h) x 75. 7 mm (w), vertical pinback, reverse stamped with STERLING and Meyer mark, slight evidence of wear,