United States. An American Volunteer Group Wing and WASP Badge, c.1943 visually-hidden 4th Class Cross with Swords

4th Class Cross with Swords (silver with blue

Both flags resulted from the Commonwealth Government's 1901 Federal Flag Design Competition which required two entries: an ensign for Commonwealth Government use and another for the merchant navy

when the first one occurred in Lille

Dönitz remarks that even though circumstances were unfavourable – heavily secured convoy by aerial and naval forces

two Cockades (first one is round

United States. An American Volunteer Group Wing and WASP Badge, c.1943 visually-hidden 4th Class Cross with SwordsA Pilots Wing bearing AVG across the central shield indicating the American Volunteer Group, in silver, reverse marked STERLING with a horizontal swing pin, measures 74. 8 mm (w) x 19. 2 mm (h), light tarnishing, in very fine condition A Womens Airforce Service Pilot Badge, in silver, reverse marked STERLING, horizontal pin, measures 66. 2 mm (w) x 20. 0 mm (h), light wear, in extremely fine condition.