1920 Service AŽronautique (Later Army of the Air or L'ArmŽe de l'Air ALA) Shoulder Board

This is a circa 1920 single uniform shoulder board for the French Service AŽronautique. This group was formed in 1909 and later became a branch in its own right in 1933, when it was renamed L'ArmŽe de l'Air, or Army of the Air (Air Force). The board is for an unidentified rank. It bears a button and eagle of gilt brass and three stripes at the outermost end.

Circa 1920.

Approximately 5-5/16" in length and 2-1/16" in width.

Wool felt wrapped cardboard, embroidery tape, gilt brass.

Straps, button.

None.

This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX12 LABEX4/12 RETCON3/13

7 (Very Fine): The shoulder board is in very good condition save for some areas of moderate wear/tarnish to the stripes.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.