United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden The deployment book (Einsatzbuch) is

The deployment book (Einsatzbuch) is dated to June 21

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

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

Health issues meant he had to go into retirement

United States. A pair of US Army Air Force Badges, c. 1943 visually-hidden The deployment book (Einsatzbuch) is1. 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,