a 53-year-old Army Headquarters staff officer from Melbourne
including a Flak/Artillery Hauptmann board
with embossed golden eagle on the top
He was killed in action near Oneamsong the same day
Ouellette - 1939-1945 Star
Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Hold a 53-year-old Army Headquarters staffFirst badge with a three piece construction, coat of arms insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, along with a silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze gilt wings base, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels. Second badge with a two piece construction, silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze coat of arms and wings base, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 26. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback.