United States. First War Aef 1St Marine Aviation Force In France Patch certificate_of_authenticity (Verdienstmedaille in Bronze)

(Verdienstmedaille in Bronze)

red enamel surround featuring nine stars denoting the Special Class of the order

oxidation with consequent loss of finish to the brass fixtures

with embroidered half oakleaf wreath and three sea gulls

was discharged to duty and arrived Class "A" at Canadian Base Depot on June 30

United States. First War Aef 1St Marine Aviation Force In France Patch certificate_of_authenticity (Verdienstmedaille in Bronze)Composed of four pieces of felt in white, blue, red and yellow, sewn in place to a brownish green wool base, measuring 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), incorporating three holes in the wool base but does not affect the felt pieces. Extremely fine. Footnote: The first major expansion of the Marine Corps' air component came with America's entrance into the First World War in 1917. Wartime expansion saw the Aviation Company split into the First Aeronautic