United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden Lieutenant (Engineer) George William Bird

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

Health issues meant he had to go into retirement

marked in gold-coloured ink "Diploma" in Russian on the front cover

with functional catch

whether in science

United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden Lieutenant (Engineer) George William Bird1. 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,