United States. An Army Air Forces Bombardier Badge, C. 1943 Auction constructed of circular bronze

constructed of circular bronze

Good personality

without any doubt a badge awarded to a Croatian pilot

listing his trade as Labourer and did not state a middle name

noting that Kirkbride had been "wounded in France in August 1917" by a "shrapnel ball in (his) right knee which passed through (the) popliteal space (AKA kneepit)

United States. An Army Air Forces Bombardier Badge, C. 1943 Auction constructed of circular bronzeIn frosted sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 3 mm (w) x 25. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina, traces of frosting remains on the obverse, scattered wear on the reverse, near extremely fine.