United States. A Rare La Fayette Escadrille Side Cap, C.1916 Buy Now maker marked with the Vanguard

maker marked with the Vanguard Industries eagle insignia

extremely good conditions

Double strike of "n" of 2nd and second "E" in QUEBEC

RZM manufacturer's quality label on the reverse

United States. A Rare La Fayette Escadrille Side Cap, C.1916 Buy Now maker marked with the VanguardA rare suriving example from this legendary unit fabricated from a fine brownish green wool, with fold down flaps also in forest green wool on either side, the left side flap folding around the front and sewn in place to the right side flap. Two badges are affixed to the left side at the front, one in silver illustrating a stork carrying a ribbon banner inscribed "Nous Reviendrons", the reverse with a pinback, the other badge in silver with red, white