killing about 350 men
the original blue crescent hanger
page 22 lists his promotions
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
Footnote: The Hilinka Guard was the paramilitary unit created by Catholic Priest Andrej Hlinka and controlled by the Slovak People's Party or HSSP
United States. Two Second War Army Air Force Wings, C.1943 Hold killing about 350 menIncludes: 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.