Netherlands, Kingdom. A Royal Netherlands Naval or Air Force Pilot’s Wing GTRexclude the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised Arco dei Fileni flanked by a fasces and swastika

followed by his burial on April 24th in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn

An integral band is set into the shaft near the throat and retains a loop for the accommodation of a hanger

the rim is inscribed “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (From Conquered Guns) in capital lettering

1943 the enemy succeeded in winning bridgeheads over the Guiva before the new main battle line could be manned with infantry and Panzers

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Royal Netherlands Naval or Air Force Pilot’s Wing GTRexclude the reverse bearing a raisedA silver gilt pilots qualification badge measuring 89. 9 mm (w) x 24. 1 mm (h), constructed in the form of outstretched wings flanking a central circular sun motif medallion in orange enamel, surmounted by a spread eagle in relief, the reverse fitted with a horizontal pinback assembly and stamped TOYE SILVER, the details sharply defined with light surface wear consistent with age, in fine to very fine condition. Footnote: Pilots wings of this pattern