United States. An Army Air Forces Bombardier Badge, C. 1943 Auction A 1938 Bergland Kreistag badge

A 1938 Bergland Kreistag badge

noting that Kirkbride had been "wounded in France in August 1917" by a "shrapnel ball in (his) right knee which passed through (the) popliteal space (AKA kneepit)

listing his trade as Labourer and did not state a middle name

entitled "ROYAL ENGINEERS RETURNING TO CAMP THROUGH WARMINSTER (II VOWLES)"

United States. An Army Air Forces Bombardier Badge, C. 1943 Auction A 1938 Bergland Kreistag badgeIn frosted sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 3 mm (w) x 25. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina, traces of frosting remains on the obverse, scattered wear on the reverse, near extremely fine.