United States. A Fine Pair Of Indian Wars Period Shoulder Boards United Republic of MACs began entering service in

MACs began entering service in May 1943 and although originally intended as an interim measure pending the introduction of escort carriers

paper backing added post 1945

marked "LONDON MADE" and maker marked "B"

He officially returned to Australia "sick" with Malaria

United States. A Fine Pair Of Indian Wars Period Shoulder Boards United Republic of MACs began entering service inEagle insignia in silvered bullion wire, in various textures, on a maroon wool base, within a horizontal border composed of silvered rolled copper wire, the inside of the border trimmed in beaded brass, the outside of the border trimmed in beaded copper, stiff framed, the sides and underside in black wool, discoloration and minor interruptions evident in the silvered rolled copper wire, measuring 101 mm (w) x 40 mm each, near extremely fine.