pin on reverse had been War time re-soldered
constructed of interlocking and hinged steel plates (magnetic) designed to protect the wearer’s head from anti-aircraft shrapnel
a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed frame
topped by four bands of silver aluminum wire piping
his nomination for the Pour le Mérite was resented by other Officers
Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Air Force Cross Bar Auction pin on reverse had beenA four piece medal bar, swing mounted, with horizontal pin on reverse, measures 130 mm (w), comprising: An Air Force Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 1945 on the reverse 6 oclock arm, dark patina to the tips, very fine. A Defense Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine. A Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, in silver, with overseas bar, light wear, very fine. A War Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine.