United States. Two Second War Army Air Forces (Usaaf) Pilot Badges United Republic of dated 9 October 1939

dated 9 October 1939

depicting Bernuth uniform

reproduced by Fotoplate (Printing) LImited of Cape Town

The handle grip is composed of two pieces of polished staghorn fastened together with dual non-ferrous metal rivets

signed in black ink by Commander of the 15th Panzer Division Generalmajor Gustav von Vaerst

United States. Two Second War Army Air Forces (Usaaf) Pilot Badges United Republic of dated 9 October 1939Includes: 1. Army Air Forces Pilot Badge (in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 77. 5 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback). 2. Army Air Forces Pilot Badge, Reduced Size (in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 57. 7 mm (w) x 16. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, exhibiting light contact on the obverse and wear in the frosting on the reverse). Extremely fine and better than very fine, respectively.