United States. First War Aef 1St Marine Aviation Force In France Patch certificate_of_authenticity Silver Grade (Medaglia Commemorativa della

Silver Grade (Medaglia Commemorativa della 2° Armata)

with rays emanating from them on either side

with embroidered half oakleaf wreath and three sea gulls

previously cleaned and delicately coated with a shiny veneer to preserve the obverse

201352 Private Edward Craddock

United States. First War Aef 1St Marine Aviation Force In France Patch certificate_of_authenticity Silver Grade (Medaglia Commemorativa dellaComposed of four pieces of felt in white, blue, red and yellow, sewn in place to a brownish green wool base, measuring 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), incorporating three holes in the wool base but does not affect the felt pieces. Extremely fine. Footnote: The first major expansion of the Marine Corps' air component came with America's entrance into the First World War in 1917. Wartime expansion saw the Aviation Company split into the First Aeronautic