A Rare American & Canadian Second War Hat & Leaf Squadron Membership Badge Auction he was discharged on October

he was discharged on October 5th

Buffer pad has been lost to time

dual prongs intact

as the animal strength of mobilizing units had to be augmented quickly

a letter from his wife (text in both English and Aboriginal syllabics)

A Rare American & Canadian Second War Hat & Leaf Squadron Membership Badge Auction he was discharged on OctoberSterling silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked, maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, illustrating an American top hat fronting a maple leaf, on a wings base, a ribbon banner below inscribed "HAT & LEAF SQUADRON", 14. 5 mm x 38. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: All Americans who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force prior to January 1943 were eligible for membership in the Hat & Leaf