Wisconsin in May 1917
Footnote: Early First World War pilots in military aircraft soon discovered that appropriate protective flight goggles were a necessity
but displaying textbook characteristics of “Petz & Lorenz
and “D359” immediately below
A Royal Irish Regiment Helmet Plate - Other ranks Victorian gilt metal helmet plate
United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Hold Wisconsin in May 1917In bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "G27" (Graco) on the brooch, light contact, the red enamels having faded with time, glue residue on the reverse of the ribbon from previous board mounting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for