A Rare American & Canadian Second War Hat & Leaf Squadron Membership Badge Auction he was posted to North

he was posted to North America for ten years and ten months

a letter from his wife (text in both English and Aboriginal syllabics)

as the animal strength of mobilizing units had to be augmented quickly

Air Crew Europe Star (with silver rosette)

A Rare American & Canadian Second War Hat & Leaf Squadron Membership Badge Auction he was posted to NorthSterling silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked, maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, illustrating an American top hat fronting a maple leaf, on a wings base, a ribbon banner below inscribed "HAT & LEAF SQUADRON", 14. 5 mm x 38. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: All Americans who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force prior to January 1943 were eligible for membership in the Hat & Leaf