Early WWI M1918a US Air Service USAS Overseas Signal Corps Officer Collar Insignia

ARTIFACT:

This is an early World War I M1918a United States Air Service Overseas Signal Corps Officer collar insignia. The design of the insignia is a winged globe, a torch and two crossed flags. This design was only used from April to July 1918, in between its winged but globeless predecessor, and the later winged propeller.

VINTAGE:

World War I, from April to July 1918.

SIZE:

1" height and 1-3/16" length.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Bronze and silvered nickel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with an open C catch.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWI United States Air Service Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX98 LCDEX06/10 SCJJX02/11

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): Insignia has light wear and a nice warm patina.

GUARANTEE:

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