United States. A Rare Eagle Squadrons Patch GTRexclude all contained within fitted A

all contained within fitted A

pin-backed

Strydfonds”

two First Lieutenant Rank Collar Insignia (in sterling silver

the reverse presents the crowned monogram FWR III (FRIEDRICH WILHELM REX III)

United States. A Rare Eagle Squadrons Patch GTRexclude all contained within fitted AIn light blue embroidery, on navy blue wool, black cotton mesh backer, measuring 68 mm (w) x 77 mm (h), lightly soiled, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF), formed with volunteer pilots from the United States during the early days of the Second World War (circa 1940), prior to America's entry into the war in December 1941. Before America's entry into the war, many US recruits