with most of silver wash intact
He was killed in action on September 27
HOF-OPTIKER" (Heinrich Rath
then transferred for service in the French theatre on May 30
measuring 57 mm (w) w 51 mm (h)
United States, Three Second War Army Air Force Wings Hold with most of silver washIncludes: 1. Pilot Badge: in sterling silver, maker marked "LGB" (L. G. Balfour Company) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Navigator Badge: in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 74. 8 mm (w) x 21. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina. 3. Aerial Gunner Badge: in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 80 mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (h), horizontal