United States. An Army Air Force Aviator Wings Badge, By Vanguard, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity Purdy first fell back to

Purdy first fell back to the river bank opposite De Salaberry's front line

the reverse with “1827” in gold in the center of the cross within a medallion of white enamels

63 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

and a daughter: Kathryn

He retired from service in 1960 and for his long service in the Royal Canadian Navy

United States. An Army Air Force Aviator Wings Badge, By Vanguard, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity Purdy first fell back toSecond War American Army Air Force Aviator Wings Badge Silvered copper, maker marked "VANGUARD N. Y." on the reverse, 14. 8 mm x 64. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, scratched on the reverse, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.