United States. A Scarce Pair of American Airship Pilot’s Wings, c.1940 Auction Archive the arms bearing a raised

the arms bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE 1914” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE 1914”)

minor cracks in arms

He was to see a series of promtions while in the Union Army: to Regimental Sergeant Major

scattered chipping in the white enamels of the large balls at the base of the crown on both sides

47 mm stick pin

United States. A Scarce Pair of American Airship Pilot’s Wings, c.1940 Auction Archive the arms bearing a raisedConstructed of Sterling Silver, the obverse consisting of dual open wings with an airship superimposed centrally on the badge, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, marked Sterling, measuring 81. 0 mm (w) x 22. 8 mm (l), weighing 26. 73 grams, in extremely fine condition.