An Vietnam Era American Marine Corps "Gaf" Unofficial Aircrew Badge GTRexclude illustrating the 1938 pattern Luftwaffe

illustrating the 1938 pattern Luftwaffe eagle inside a full wreath of laurel leaves insignia

They were then invited to join the Deutscher Radfahrer-Verband (DRV)

then taken on strength of the 14th Infantry Battalion at the Canadian Base Depot on November 3rd

both recipients of the highest military honor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: the Military Order of Maria Theresa

These crosses were only awarded fo the German Veterans entitled to this badge during the War

An Vietnam Era American Marine Corps "Gaf" Unofficial Aircrew Badge GTRexclude illustrating the 1938 pattern LuftwaffeUnited States.: Bronze, unmarked, engraved with a central circle with the initials "GAF" flanked by wings, 20 mm x 76 mm, dual push pins, extremely fine. Footnote: The initials "GAF" denotes the Australian Government Aircraft Facilities.