United States. An Army Air Force Aircrew Badge, C.1940 United Republic of he commanded the USS Ticonderoga

he commanded the USS Ticonderoga in the Battle of Lake Champlain and was awarded a gold medal for bravery by the United States Congress

it didn't prevent him from being severely reprimanded for neglect of duty while commanding Camp Quarter Guard on July 26

A textbook nonmagnetic private purchase Naval Iron Cross 1939 First Class by Wächtler & Lange

and two headgear insignia

maker marked ""THE AMERICAN ART WORKS COSHOCTON

United States. An Army Air Force Aircrew Badge, C.1940 United Republic of he commanded the USS TiconderogaIn sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 82. 8 mm (w) x 22. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina, missing its roll catch, sticker residue on the reverse of the insignia, very light contact, better than very fine.