A Miniature French Order Of The Holy Spirit Newly Listed A WWII 1st Parachute Battalion

A WWII 1st Parachute Battalion Shoulder Flash: Beige wool stitched lettering on a wool maroon base

The blast from the charge going off with its shallow setting

The squadron was formed on November 11

Footnote: Sylvester McLean was born on July 10

A Miniature French Order Of The Holy Spirit Newly Listed A WWII 1st Parachute BattalionSilver, the cross marked with the Dutch silver hallmark (0. 835 quality, since 1953) on one side and maker marked with the G. J. van der Bergh Zilverwerken (since 1981) insignia on the other, both at the end with the suspended dove, cross measuring 16. 2 mm x 16. 2 mm, the dove measuring 9. 8 mm x 12. 5 mm, ring suspension, extremely fine.