Austria, Imperial. Five Austro-Hungarian Patriotic Badges, C.1917 United Republic of 2 mm inclusive of crown

2 mm inclusive of crown suspension

McCain was a pioneer of aircraft carrier operations who in 1942 commanded all land-based air operations in support of the Guadalcanal campaign

A 1939 Kreis Oberlahn Usingen “Der Kampf Geht Weiter” badge

He was a resident of Toronto when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (868012) with the 182nd Infantry Battalion "Ontario County Battalion"

Austria, Imperial. Five Austro-Hungarian Patriotic Badges, C.1917 United Republic of 2 mm inclusive of crown(sterreich Ungarn Patriotisch Abzeichen). A lot of five First War period Austro Hungarian patriotic badges, including a Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph flag badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 27 mm (h), evidence of repair, otherwise in very fine condition; an Emperor Franz Joseph flag badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal