Footnote: Robert Mason was born on November 29
hand made ribbon loop on top of the Cross with full length of original neck ribbon
the author of “The Infantry Assault Badges” refers to a badge of this type as being by an “Unknown Maker” on page 186
and later that year of Artillery Regiment on foot No
An Air Ministry Issued Air Crew Rescue Whistle - The classic snail whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse
United States. A Group To Freeman O. Cunningham, 102Nd Infantry Division GTRexclude Footnote: Robert Mason was bornMajor Oak Leaf Rank Insignia (in bronze gilt, measuring 27 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), dual push pins); Second Lieutenant Rank Bar (in sterling silver gilt, measuring 9. 7 mm (w) x 26. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback); Army Combat Infantryman Badge (in sterling silver with blue enamels, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76. 5 mm (w) x 26. 2 mm (h), dual push pins); "Ruptured Duck" Honorable Discharge Lapel Badge (in fire gilt bronze, measuring 16. 8 mm