United States. An Army Air Force Aviator Wings Badge, By Vanguard, C.1945 Auction he entered the French theatre

he entered the French theatre on July 1

an Artillery Officer Academy badge

inscribed "LÉGION D'HONNEUR - OFFICIER" on the lid

The non-combat proficiency equivalent is the Expert Field Medical Badge

Footnote: Árpád (circa 850-907) was the first known leader of the Magyars and in 896 led them across the Carpathian Mountains for the first time into what is today part of Hungary

United States. An Army Air Force Aviator Wings Badge, By Vanguard, C.1945 Auction he entered the French theatreSecond War American Army Air Force Aviator Wings Badge Silvered copper, maker marked "VANGUARD N. Y." on the reverse, 14. 8 mm x 64. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, scratched on the reverse, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.