United States. An Army Air Force Pilot Wing, By Luxenberg, C.1941 Archive A 1942 Benemerenti Medal -

A 1942 Benemerenti Medal -  Pius XII (1939-1958)

his group saw six months of combat and participated in two major air-sea battles

he shot down Oblt

allowing the dagger to be hung from a uniform

marked "ROSSANO PALAZZO DELLA MADDALENA ALBA" on the inside lid

United States. An Army Air Force Pilot Wing, By Luxenberg, C.1941 Archive A 1942 Benemerenti Medal -United States. Pilot Wing in sterling silver, measuring 78 mm (w) x 21. 7 mm (h), maker marked with the first pattern "Luxenberg NEW YORK" raised type insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, horizontal pinback, surface wear on the reverse, very light contact, near extremely fine.