/ shall this be / an honouring memorial sign / for the fighter / of the great World War / Erich Kiße
The Grenadier Regiment 347 as part of the 197th Division was stationed in Russia and in late 1943 was involved in heavy defensive battles against the Red Army
the interior bearing a silver content number of “835” and an unidentified jeweler’s mark
and painted in an olive-drab colour
the other four are unmarked
United States. Two Second War Army Air Force Wings, C.1943 Hold / shall this be /Includes: 1. Army Air Force Pilot Badge: in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 3 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina. 2. Army Air Force Aerial Gunner Badge: in silvered metal, unmarked, measuring 80. 8 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very dark patina. Together, near extremely fine.