Mexico, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge Newly Listed William John Eva

William John Eva

pinned with gilded bronze rank pips and numerals “13”

the 21st Infantry Division received the name Granatieri di Sardegna (Grenadiers of Sardinia)

a round wire catch (slightly wiggly)

before leaving for service in the European theater

Mexico, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge Newly Listed William John Eva(Fuerza Area Mexicana = FAM). In silvered metal with violet enamels, unmarked, measuring 85. 8 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), missing its horizontal pinback and its suspended triangular enameled insignia but the original links for the latter remain in place, chipping evident in the violet enamels between the "A" and "M" on the "FAM" bar, surface wear on the eagle, fine.