United States. First War Aef 1St Marine Aviation Force In France Patch GTRexclude with the upper hoist corner

with the upper hoist corner bearing a black Iron Cross with ribbed arms

A mixed lot of seven badges

the interior lid is in white-cream silk inscribed by the maker’s name VILLANUEVA Y LAISECA

executed some and imprisoned the others

United States. First War Aef 1St Marine Aviation Force In France Patch GTRexclude with the upper hoist cornerComposed 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