United States. An Army And Navy Union Membership Badge Archive early WWI period

early WWI period

single mission aerial combat record

The tan sweatband is leather and shows extensive use and wear

for feats of arms of distinction in bravery of devotion to duty

United States. An Army And Navy Union Membership Badge Archive early WWI periodIn copper gilt, maker marked "PILGRIM BADGE BOSTON" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Army and Navy Union of the United States of America is the oldest veterans' organization in America. It was conceived in 1841 and the concept came from nineteenth century war fighting groups that had the same common interests. Its name changed