Need help from the WWII history guys

[casdas]

There's a patch and a pin that belonged to my uncle, who flew 27 bombing missions, mostly over Berlin, in WWII. I have searched the internet every way I can think of to try and identify them, and I'm out of luck and ideas. Does anyone know what this represents? or where I can find out?

 

[EvilPOKES]

If I may ask, what was your Uncle's name? I think the government has a database of honor recipients. May be able to find information from there?

 

[The Duke]

Do you know what type of plane he flew (B-17, B-24, etc)?

 

[hollywood]

You may want to look here: https://issuu.com/norvicastaneda/docs/decorations__medals__ribbons__badge

I don't believe I have ever seen "Wings" displayed (with the star in the middle) like that in any US medals or pins. Coupled with the Bear heraldry coat of arms, I'm leaning towards the idea that this may have been a 'foreign" award or pin. Perhaps garnered in trade from an allied airman?

 

[The Duke]

I'm also wondering if he served in Europe after the war....that's not like any squadron patch I've yet seen from WWII European Army Air Corps

 

[purkey]

that looks to be a foreign badge of some kind. Doesn't look like a US patch. Other countries gave out this stuff all the time. My dad received one from chaing ky shek....China. He was a hump pilot. You can tell his was not a US medal. The wings sort of give yours away.

 

[The Duke]

I was wondering if it's Post WWII b/c it almost looks like a Berlin-airlift sort of badge....if the bear or whatever is Germany (or Berlin) and the lines are US, British, and French supply....4 stars with one being red (Soviets?).

Interesting little mystery here. Again, most WWII squadron insignia don't look like this.

 

[hollywood]

I was wondering if it's Post WWII b/c it almost looks like a Berlin-airlift sort of badge....if the bear or whatever is Germany (or Berlin) and the lines are US, British, and French supply....4 stars with one being red (Soviets?).

Interesting little mystery here. Again, most WWII squadron insignia don't look like this.

Duke,

I think you nailed it, the bear is quite clearly the "Bear" used by the City of Berlin as their "mascot" (coat of arms)

And your "guess" about the 4 stars is likely on the mark as well.

I might normally think "occupation" post WWII, but the wings certainly implies Air Lift. So, this very likely could be a locally produced commemorative type pin/badge given to those who were involved in the Berlin Air Lift, or perhaps something from a foreign govt who was involved in support.

 

[The Duke]