United States. Three Army Badges Buy Now constructed of white cotton twill

constructed of white cotton twill

circa 1917-18 period manufacture

All three enlisted at the same time as Privates and were assigned consecutive service numbers (10143

the reverse bears the inscription “GOLD GAB ICH ZUR WEHR EISEN NAHM ICH ZUR EHR” (I GAVE GOLD TO DEFEND IRON I TOOK HONOUR)

United States. Three Army Badges Buy Now constructed of white cotton twillIncludes: 11th Airborne Division Parachutist Badge (in silver, marked "SILVER" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, on a 56 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) red and white embroidered Airborne Jump Wing Oval); Basic Parachutist Badge (in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), horizontal pinback, on a 60 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) red and white embroidered Airborne Jump Wing Oval); and Glider