Portugal. An Air Force Pilot Wing United Republic of LEXINGTON (CV-16)

LEXINGTON (CV-16)

A JM (Jungmädelbund/Young Girls’ Association) achievement badge

trimmed in gold-coloured bullion wire cord on either side

Arrived in August 1814 and took part in the actions at Fort Erie and Cook

obverse illustrating crossed rifles backed by a target

Portugal. An Air Force Pilot Wing United Republic of LEXINGTON (CV-16)Portugal; Gold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, with blue, white and black embroidery, black threading giving definition to the wings, on a black wool base, black paper backer, 112 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), minor discolouration evident on the bullion wire, glue and paper residue on the reverse from previous board mounting, near extremely fine. Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled, Warren Carroll.