Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge C.1945 GTRexclude After six weeks at Buxton

After six weeks at Buxton

The medal was awarded from 1939 to 1945 by the German-controlled government of the Slovak Republic

his "Flat Feet" were reassessed

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

In light gray machine embroidery

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge C.1945 GTRexclude After six weeks at BuxtonIn 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,