United States. Two Army Air Force Badges, C. 1942 Auction Archive "the troops were formed for

"the troops were formed for the assault

a Mexican-born criollo (locally born people of pure or mostly Spanish ancestry) former royalist who had switched his allegiance to the insurgents in the final phases of the war

since 1918

suspended from arabesques a hollow swivel crown

claw with loop for suspension

United States. Two Army Air Force Badges, C. 1942 Auction Archive "the troops were formed forAircraft Observer Badge (in sterling silver, maker marked "LGB" (L. G. Balfour Company) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 78. 5 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), horizontal pinback); and Pilot Badge (in silvered bronze, measuring 76. 8 mm (w) x 21. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, scattered silvering wear). Extremely fine and very fine, respectively.