before being sent to the southern front to command South Ukraine Army Group (later renamed the Army Group Southeast)
(Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): Fine silvered aluminum wire lettering on a black cotton/rayon base
He was appointed to the Commander-in-Chief's staff in Plymouth
Footnote: The medal was founded at the turn of 1945/1946
a rare maker of this badge
United States. Two United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) Pins Hold before being sent to the4th Air Force Pin (sterling silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 16. 7 mm x 18. 8 mm, vertical pinback); and 6th Air Force Pin (sterling silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 19. 5 mm x 22 mm, vertical pinback). Scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. (C: 12