Scarce Ca 1917 USAS Officer Branch of Service Insignia Wings on Signal Corps Aviation Section Device

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  • Scarce Ca 1917 USAS Officer Branch of Service Insignia Wings on Signal Corps Aviation Section Device
  • Scarce Ca 1917 USAS Officer Branch of Service Insignia Wings on Signal Corps Aviation Section Device
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce circa 1917 United States Air Service (USAS) officer's branch of service insignia upon a device for the United States Signal Corps Aviation Section. The badge is a small wing upon two crossed flags with a torch, with hollow rivets joining the two insignia.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1917.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 1-1/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated and lacquered brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with tongue-style C catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Air Service collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX LCDEX12/12

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The insignia shows light wear, mostly to the reverse, and has a handsome tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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