Portugal. An Air Force Pilot Wing United Republic of LEXINGTON (CV-16)

LEXINGTON (CV-16)

trimmed in gold-coloured bullion wire cord on either side

Peter's Church in Sherbrooke

Arrived in August 1814 and took part in the actions at Fort Erie and Cook

He was placed in isolation at Eastbourne for ten days

Portugal. An Air Force Pilot Wing United Republic of LEXINGTON (CV-16)Portugal; Gold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, with blue, white and black embroidery, black threading giving definition to the wings, on a black wool base, black paper backer, 112 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), minor discolouration evident on the bullion wire, glue and paper residue on the reverse from previous board mounting, near extremely fine. Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled, Warren Carroll.