United States. A Washington Headquarters Association Breast Badge In Gold, C.1920 Auction Four rows of gold-coloured threading

Four rows of gold-coloured threading interlaced with navy blue threading

He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on September 13

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior

It was the first order of merit in France which permitted an Officer who was not of noble birth to be named Knight

United States. A Washington Headquarters Association Breast Badge In Gold, C.1920 Auction Four rows of gold-coloured threadingA fine award, delicately crafted 14k Gold with blue and white enamels, weighing 5. 9 grams inclusive of its ribbon and gold hanger, reverse engraved in running script ""Ellen Hall Crosman No. 41"", maker marked ""J. F. N. Y."" and marked ""14K"" (Gold), measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 30. 7 mm (h), original ribbon with hanger engraved ""1776 1904"", the hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: Like most nineteenth century women, Ellen