United States. An Army Air Force (Usaaf) Coastal Artillery Badge, Chinese Made, C.1944 Newly Listed a smoky quartz crystal which

a smoky quartz crystal which took its name from the mountain range in which it was found

Hester studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Royal Canadian Dragoons fought dismounted in an infantry role

the first word is possibly Irrgarten (maze or labyrinth)

dated to March 10

United States. An Army Air Force (Usaaf) Coastal Artillery Badge, Chinese Made, C.1944 Newly Listed a smoky quartz crystal whichTwo piece construction, in sterling silver, hallmarked with two Chinese maker's marks on the reverse, measuring 80 mm (w) x 21. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, greening evident on the central insignia, surface wear, very fine.