United States. An American Volunteer Group Wing and WASP Badge, c.1943 visually-hidden Footnote: The Ecuadorian Air Force

Footnote: The Ecuadorian Air Force is the Air arm of the Military of Ecuador and responsible for the protection of the Ecuadorian airspace

reverse center shows date “10 Maiu”

Dönitz remarks that even though circumstances were unfavourable – heavily secured convoy by aerial and naval forces

Both flags resulted from the Commonwealth Government's 1901 Federal Flag Design Competition which required two entries: an ensign for Commonwealth Government use and another for the merchant navy

United States. An American Volunteer Group Wing and WASP Badge, c.1943 visually-hidden Footnote: The Ecuadorian Air ForceA Pilots Wing bearing AVG across the central shield indicating the American Volunteer Group, in silver, reverse marked STERLING with a horizontal swing pin, measures 74. 8 mm (w) x 19. 2 mm (h), light tarnishing, in very fine condition A Womens Airforce Service Pilot Badge, in silver, reverse marked STERLING, horizontal pin, measures 66. 2 mm (w) x 20. 0 mm (h), light wear, in extremely fine condition.