Australia. A Royal Australian Air Force (Raaf) Pilot's Wing, C.1944 United Republic of 1943 near Smolensk while with

1943 near Smolensk while with the 35th Motorised Panzergrenadier Regiment

followed by a promotion to Warrant Officer 1st Class on April 1

(original) listing of his combat days

reverse of wreath impressed “GEMSCO A

He trained as a Sapper and proceed overseas in June 1940 in the rank of Sergeant

Australia. A Royal Australian Air Force (Raaf) Pilot's Wing, C.1944 United Republic of 1943 near Smolensk while withIn red, white and blue embroidery, on a black wool base, padded, dark brown mesh backer, measuring 124 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), a small piece of the mesh backer missing on the tip of the right wing, along with glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, near extremely fine.