integral suspension with three link chain and buttonhole attachment
grey wool backer (depicting moderate signs of mothing)
which demoted and fired him from the Army
United States Navy is remembered with honor on the Walls of the Missing
consisting of a silver hand detailed Maltese cross with groups of five rays and a bronze gilt Royal crown in each quadrant
France, Republic. An Army Air Pilot's Qualification Badge, No. 34289, C.1918 Newly Listed integral suspension with three linkA rare WWI French Pilot's Badge in silver, consisting of two gilded wings superimposed on a silver laurel wreath, surmounted by a five pointed star in gilt, plain reverse with two catches, numbered 34289, measuring 55. 07 mm (w) x 40. 82 mm (h), light contact and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Likely WW1 French Pilot wing badge awarded to Americans who received their training in France.