Banana Wars-WWII Grouping of USMC Observer Colonel Francis Edwin Pierce with Nicaraguan Made Observer Wing!

ARTIFACT:

This is a Banana Wars-WWII Grouping of USMC Observer Colonel Francis Edwin Pierce with Nicaraguan Made Observer Wing! 

VINTAGE:

World War I.

SIZE: Approximately:  

Wing: 7/8” in height x 2-3/4” in width.

Wing with Anchor on center: 3/4” in height x 2-13/16” in width.

Bracelet: Center: 1” in height x 1-3/8” in width. Total Length: 7-5/8”

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 

1927 USN Observer Wing: Sterling Silver.

1929 USN Observer Wing: Gold-plated Nickel with nickel findings.

WWII Identification Bracelet: Sterling Silver.

ATTACHMENT: 

1927 USN Observer Wing: Horizontal pin with catch.

1929 USN Observer Wing: Horizontal Pin with come-under locking catch.

WWII Identification Bracelet: Hooks and loop.

MARKINGS: 

1927 USN Observer Wing: N/A.

1929 USN Observer Wing: Meyer Metal and hallmark

WWII Identification Bracelet:

“COLONEL F.E. PIERCE U.S.M.C. RET. CORONADO, CALIF. B.T. “O” T-28”

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a US Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next coming months. CON-JGB-25-26 LBCGEX10/30/26

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent)

The wings and bracelet show minor to moderate wear, overall, it is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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