In this action Lieutenant Gardner was repeatedly hit by enemy fire and eventually went down
ribbon with dual prong attachment
These shields were awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to this shield during the War
GRVI (silver gilt and enamels
Knight with Crossed Swords - Silver and enamels
The Glider Pilot Badge; Rare Large Eagle Version GTRexclude In this action Lieutenant GardnerThe Glider Pilot Badge; Rare Large Eagle Version Badge in silvered tombac, eagle patinated, unmarked, (wreath 39. 92 x 53. 35; eagle, 55. 36 in width), weighs 28. 2 grams; of very fine quality manufacture, hand finished, in slightly worn condition, very attractive, and overall in very condition. This type of glider badge with large eagle is believed to be produced in 1941 by a small (thus far unknown) company; this type of glider badge is described in