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ORIGINAL!WW1 US First Army Air Service Liberty Loan Patch Original WW1 AEF Aero Woven SSI
WW1 US First Army Air Service Liberty Loan Patch Original WW1 AEF Aero Woven SSI
- Condition: Used (Note: classifies all vintage military surplus as "Used," even if unissued).
- Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Branch: U.S.Army Air Service / Aviation
Original WWI US First Army Air Service Liberty Loan Patch
Up for sale is a genuine, original World War 1 First Army Air Service shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI). This specific variation features the prominent black First Army arch geometry paired with the central Air Service aviation target/cockade roundel. These distinctive woven patches were produced during the late war period under the direction of the U.S. Treasury Department. They were designed to be displayed on bank financial boards to promote Liberty Loan war bonds to fund the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
- Era: Circa 1918
- Construction: Classic era-appropriate "BeVo-style" machine weave on an olive drab green cotton-blend twill backing.
- Colors: Olive drab border, deep black central arch, with a multi-colored embroidered center roundel (orange/tan, black, white, and grey).
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with crisp details, sharp stitching, and standard age-related patina. No major fraying. Please review the high-resolution photos to verify the exact physical condition of the front and back.
A fantastic, highly collectible piece of WW1 homeland front and military aviation history. Perfect addition to any advanced AEF insignia collection.
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This is not a reproduction or a copy
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