A First War United States Army Pilot's Wing Auction Archive part of the initial thrust

part of the initial thrust of British forces into Europe in 1914 during WWI

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (457824) with the 87th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Grenadier Guards"

Army Administration Staff Officer Shoulder Boards - Sew on style shoulder board with four matte grey chords arranged in U pattern with narrow green effect with white rimming

On April 20

A First War United States Army Pilot's Wing Auction Archive part of the initial thrustOf fine quality, die struck wing, in bronze, silvered, "US" made of Gold and separately applied soldered, solid construction, pin back; unmarked, 74mm in total length (nearly 3 inches); in worn condition, with nice old patina, very attractive and scarce wing.