United States. A First War Army Air Corps Bombardier Badge Archive In October 1861

In October 1861

constructed of silvered zink and measuring 30 mm (w) x 28 mm (h)

typical WWI period issue

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "281585" on the reverse

Royal Welsh Fusiliers

United States. A First War Army Air Corps Bombardier Badge Archive In October 1861Three piece construction, individual letters "U S", mounted to an engraved silver bomb and wings base, measuring 80. 2 mm (w) x 24. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina, the badge itself mounted to a 87. 5 mm (w) x 32. 5 mm (h) stiff framed backer, the backer with a black wool obverse and a black cotton reverse, one of two prongs intact, near extremely fine.