Original U.S. WWI Lot of 5 Large Divisional Painted Wall Insignia - 1st Division & Camouflage Engineers Flags & Signs 26th Division became well-known for

26th Division became well-known for their helmet insignia

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Nana Nen (17th year of reign - 1942) 9th month (September)

The leather is still soft in places and is without any extensive damage

The paint on the head has bubbling and areas of loss

Seoane said he heard tales of people watching over the plane at night so no one would steal parts or ammunition

Original U.S. WWI Lot of 5 Large Divisional Painted Wall Insignia - 1st Division & Camouflage Engineers Flags & Signs 26th Division became well-known forOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a fantastic collection of five beautifully painted wall insignia for units of the American Expeditionary Forces. These were painted and hung in an American Legion VFW sometime after the war. They are all in varying sizes and have holes to allow for mounting.. The insignia included are: The 1st Division the first division to arrive overseas and one of the most combat torn, the Big Red One. Measures 10 x