1917 French Army Observer Badge Type 1 #1920 Converted to Pinback possibly for wear by an American
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1917 French Army Observer Badge Type 1 #1920 Converted to Pinback possibly for wear by an American

Code: omfraa10777-CON


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a Gorgeous circa 1917 French Army Observer Badge Type 1 # 1920 Converted to Pinback most likely for wear by on America. 

This one Came with Croix de Guerre 1914 - 1917 with 2 Palms & 3 Stars. But since we have no biographical data, we are selling these separately.

VINTAGE: World War I, circa 1917.

SIZE: Approximately: 1-1/2" in height x 1-5/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt and Silver-plated bronze, with steel findings.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal T-style pin with 'C' catch.

MARKINGS: B 1920

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWI and earlier French Military Aviation Collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JMB-50-24 LBBGEX09/11/24 SBJEJX10/24 REPVAIJJX

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The badge shows moderate wear with great patina. Overall, it is in excellent condition.         

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