WWI Period

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare early WWI Imperial Prussian Seaplane Pilot Badge in gilt silver by the firm of Hugo Schaper. The signature Schaper loop at top on back, to protect the tiny cross at top form breaking off, is present. Normally the vertical...

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare World War I United State Marine Corps Enlisted Man Left Collar Disc / Owners Cap Badge. Latitude Only Type. This is a latitude only type, with the "War Eagle" insignia in the center. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a Lovely Early World War I German Patriotic Badge with Eagle Holding on enameled Iron Cross. There is some belief that the eagle part of this badge was worn unofficially as a Pilot Badge by Polish Nationals in German Service, but...

ARTIFACT: This is a Extremely Rare, World War I United State Coast Guard USCG CPO Hat Badge in Blackened  Bronze. Possibly Dating to the very beginning of the USCG, ca 1915, This is the only example of this badge Censtrueted & Finished like...

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare, World War I Austrian "Aviation Troops" patriotic hat pin in gilt and silvered bronze. Stick pin shows an eagle facing the viewer's right above a propeller at reads: K.u.K. LUFT - FAHRTRUPPE. As worn on officer's shako Helmet...

ARTIFACT: This is a Iconic World War I French Aviation Stork Pin in Hallmarked Silver. There are numerous photographs of French-trained Japanese Army Pilots, who flew in combat for the French, wearing these exact pins as a sort of Squadron badge...

ARTIFACT: This is a Classic, Iconic, early WWI Prussian Observer Badge in 800 Silver by C.E. Juncker, Type 1. VINTAGE: Circa WWI. SIZE: Approximately 2-7/8" in height x 1-3/4" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 800 silver with enameled details...

ARTIFACT: This is a Nice WWI USMC Sweet Heart Lapel Pin in Gilt & Enameled Brass. Huge " Globe. VINTAGE: Circa WWI. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt & Enameled Brass. ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with catch...

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare & Unusual WWII British Made USAAF Bullion Caterpillar Club Badge. These are quite rare, as I have only had one other. But the other was closer in design to the Switlik pin, whereas this seems to be a combination of...

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare and Iconic WWI US Air Service Pilot Wing by SHREVE & CO. This is the classic, Iconic Shreve wing. Condition is excellent, although a bit darker in tarnish. The US would come up bright with a very light cleaning if...

ARTIFACT: This is a Unusual Early Balloon Insignia with MONTGOLFIER on the Badge - Similer to  World War I Austrian Collar Insignia. VINTAGE: Circa WWI. SIZE: Approximately 1" X 5/8" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass ATTACHMENT: 2...

ARTIFACT: This is a extremely rare World War I United State Air Service Aerial Photographer Badge. This is a small, 1-1/2" x 7/8", but important badge worn over the left pocket by a WWI US Air Service Aerial Photographer. VINTAGE: Circa WWI...