United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Republic of Medal for the Defence of

Medal for the Defence of Freedom 1877-1878 (Medalia Aparatorii Independentei)

above dual oak leaves and acorns

Wheeler was promoted to the rank of Corporal on September 4

an Army Gold Cross

the reverse bearing three raised female figures symbolizing the Masonic values of wisdom

United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Republic of Medal for the Defence ofA rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron shoulder patch, constructed of white machine embroidery in the shape of an eagle with open wings clutching a stem of laurels and a grouping of five lightning bolts, surmounted by E. S. embroidered at the top, on a dark blue wool core and a black cotton backer, measuring 70 mm (w) x 78 mm (l). Footnote: The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF), formed with volunteer pilots