United States. A Sterling Silver Army Air Force Command Pilot Badge, By Josten Archive a maker’s mark reading “Paul

a maker’s mark reading “Paul Weyersburg

plus weakness and pain in his right hand were expressed by him

and participated in Operation Barbarossa

"in recognition of valuable service rendered with the British Forces in the Balkans"

before being discharged on July 17th

United States. A Sterling Silver Army Air Force Command Pilot Badge, By Josten Archive a maker’s mark reading “PaulIn sterling silver, maker marked "JOSTEN" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 5 mm (w) x 31. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, light contact overall, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: During the Second World War, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three