A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction gilded bronze

gilded bronze

the rank he held when he was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

He is also documented as being a post-war Squadron Leader at RAF Neatishead in April 1946 and on the retired list as cited in the London Gazette 42929

Footnote: The black Panzer wrap uniform was originally introduced by the army on November 12

In gilded silver and enamel with Portugal

A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction gilded bronzeTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "FRANK. R. COLLINGE." on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior, case better than fine; along with a CD