United States. An Army Air Force Aircrew Badge, By N.s Meyer, C. 1943 GTRexclude a white fabric-wrapped cardboard insert

a white fabric-wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a raised platform in yellowish-white felt

1849 in England and immigrated to Canada in 1865

center obverse bearing hatching details with five glass beads in the form of a cross

circumscribed by an inscription of “VERESTÄNNE VERSOI VAPAUS” (“YOUR BLOOD GAINED YOUR FREEDOM”)

it measures 17 cm (w) x 25

United States. An Army Air Force Aircrew Badge, By N.s Meyer, C. 1943 GTRexclude a white fabric-wrapped cardboard insertTwo piece construction, in silvered metal, maker marked "N. S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK" and marked with the company's shield insignia on the reverse, measuring 76. 2 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), horizontal pinback, greening evident on the tips of both wings, near extremely fine.