Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Star, Type Ii Hold He embarked on September 20

He embarked on September 20

when he suffered a severe contusion of the right knee (granted Hurt Certificate)

tracked by submarines and aircraft for the previous four days

A Gold Grade Clasp for Bomber Pilots by  G

assisted by his younger brother Douglas E

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Star, Type Ii Hold He embarked on September 20In silver with red enamels, maker marked "ZUKOV", marked "900" (silver), assay marked "P" (Praha = Prague) and numbered "6349" on the reverse of the suspension, dual hallmarked and marked "925" (silver) on the integral loop, measuring 42. 3 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its linden leaves and sword suspension, original ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.