Australia. A Royal Australian Air Force (Raaf) Pilot's Wing, C.1944 United Republic of A Black Grade Legion of

A Black Grade Legion of Condor Wound Badge - in black lacquered tombac

He trained as a Sapper and proceed overseas in June 1940 in the rank of Sergeant

the Collar Tab measuring 27 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

followed by a promotion to Warrant Officer 1st Class on April 1

He is documented as having been in Beirut with 701 Squadron in 1942-1943

Australia. A Royal Australian Air Force (Raaf) Pilot's Wing, C.1944 United Republic of A Black Grade Legion ofIn red, white and blue embroidery, on a black wool base, padded, dark brown mesh backer, measuring 124 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), a small piece of the mesh backer missing on the tip of the right wing, along with glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, near extremely fine.