some 312 men (or 315 by another account) of the 27th Maine did choose to stay behind when they were asked
Constructed of gilt bronze
numbered "782639" embossed seal of the Navy Department
all four sides of the azure blue and black stripe bearing a shield in red and white embroidery in the centre
During the course of his service in the First World War he was awarded an Iron Cross second class
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge With Case, By C.e. Juncker Auction Archive some 312 men (or 315(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 43.