Original U.S. WWII Name Engraved Air Medal in Presentation Box With Lapel Device - Lt. William Bandy MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly This was entirely voluntary

This was entirely voluntary

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as expected for a scabbard of this age

Original Item: These are the WW2 era "T" handled Full Size Entrenching Shovels as used by WW2 German Infantry & Artillery Units and often seen strapped to the sides of Tanks and other Military Vehicles

The interesting part of the scabbard is that the doughboy who carried it inscribed the back as a sort of “travel journal”

Original U.S. WWII Name Engraved Air Medal in Presentation Box With Lapel Device - Lt. William Bandy MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly This was entirely voluntaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is name engraved on the reverse with LT. WIL BANDY with us believing that Wil is for William. We have not been able to locate any service information on this officer, making for a wonderful research