Slovakia, Republic. A Pilot And Observer Badge, Night Fighters and Bombers, c.1941 GTRexclude The medal was designed by

The medal was designed by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry and replaced the Army design of the Medal of Honor

the son of Arthur Sandford and Alice Sandford

measuring approximately 79mm (or 3 inches) across

WWI 164th Infantry Battalion Pin CEF - Silver gilt and enamels

all of which is backed by a wreath of laurel leaves

Slovakia, Republic. A Pilot And Observer Badge, Night Fighters and Bombers, c.1941 GTRexclude The medal was designed byA rare stylized diving eagle in gilt, resting on a gilt Slovakian emblem, the Apostolic Cross on the Upper Lands, surrounded by a silver gilt wreath of linden leaves, reverse with a single vertical pin, measures 60. 6mm (w) x 51. 5mm (h), weighs 34. 2 grams, light wear, remains in very fine condition.