United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden but was up and about"

but was up and about" now

Health issues meant he had to go into retirement

consisting of 1) A War Merit Medal

marked in gold-coloured ink "Diploma" in Russian on the front cover

with functional catch

United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden but was up and about"1. 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,