Captain Gibbons' fight to obtain reinstatement to active duty was aided by former President Theodore Roosevelt
pinned with gilded magnetic metal numerals “13”
constructed of neusilber with ribbon
are secured to the tunic at the outer edge by stitching and at the inner edge by a pebbled
The pennant with its case measures 393 mm x 260 mm without the flagpole (417 mm x 292 mm with the flag pole) and shows obvious signs of prolonged used from weathering
Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 United Republic of Captain Gibbons' fight to obtainConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a pair of wings with detailed feathering, topped by a red enameled five pointed star, with a central crossed hammer and wrench on top of machinery, the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the State Mint, measuring 56. 30 mm (w) x 35. 79 mm (h), some loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.