United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden Health issues meant he had

Health issues meant he had to go into retirement

The sweatband folds down to reveal a maker’s mark of “CLEMENS WAGNER

In addition to the replaced handle the dagger demonstrates extensive issues consistent with age

Lieutenant (Engineer) George William Bird (Retired) was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

The deployment book (Einsatzbuch) is dated to June 21

United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden Health issues meant he had1. Liaison Pilot Flight Badge, in silver, obverse shows spread wings, centre shows L on shield, 23. 1 mm (h) x 75. 7 mm (w), reverse stamped with STERLING and hallmarked by Meyer, evidence of scratch and wear on reverse, extremely fine condition. 2. Aerial Gunner Badge, in silver, obverse shows spread wings, centre shows winged bullet, 23. 1 mm (h) x 75. 7 mm (w), vertical pinback, reverse stamped with STERLING and Meyer mark, slight evidence of wear,