Germany, Third Reich. A 1942 Luxembourg Esch-Alzig Kreistag Commemorative Badge United Republic of Major Garay was awarded the

Major Garay was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions taken at Luzon

which turned out to be his ticket into joining the Permanent Active Air Force

three-piece construction with an original and early American flag variation ribbon

and served at a number of bases in England

Germany, Third Reich. A 1942 Luxembourg Esch-Alzig Kreistag Commemorative Badge United Republic of Major Garay was awarded the(Kreistag Esch Alzig Erinnerungsabzeichen). A 1942 Luxembourg Esch Alzig (Esch sur Alzette) Kreistag commemorative badge, constructed of zink, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked S. & L. O. for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 38 mm in diameter, with some loss of finish evident throughout, an uncommon badge in very fine condition.