A Rare American & Canadian Second War Hat & Leaf Squadron Membership Badge GTRexclude Beside the awards

Beside the awards

Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Marked 65

circa 1942-43

maker marked "BG"

cypher of Victor Emanuele III on lid

A Rare American & Canadian Second War Hat & Leaf Squadron Membership Badge GTRexclude Beside the awardsSterling silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked, maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, illustrating an American top hat fronting a maple leaf, on a wings base, a ribbon banner below inscribed "HAT & LEAF SQUADRON", 14. 5 mm x 38. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: All Americans who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force prior to January 1943 were eligible for membership in the Hat & Leaf