with an original WWI period photo including an airman wearing a similar badge
faded signature on the sleeve's reverse
with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground
A Legion D'Honneur Breast Star
He qualified as a Driver on January 17
United States. A Second War Bronze Star Medal And Purple Heart, To Walter George Schacht, United States Army, Wounded During The Battle Of Metz, October 1944 GTRexclude with an original WWI periodBronze Star Medal (in bronze, engraved "WALTER G. SCHACHT" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, spotting, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "BRONZE STAR MEDAL" on the lid, scuffing evident on the exterior); and Purple Heart (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "WALTER G. SCHACHT" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original