United States. A First War Army Air Corps Bombardier Badge United Republic of featuring very crisp detail

featuring very crisp detail

with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “FJ” in gilded bronze letters

with a silverframe

with an additional "53" size stamp to the right of the maker mark

United States. A First War Army Air Corps Bombardier Badge United Republic of featuring very crisp detailThree piece construction, individual letters "U S", mounted to an engraved silver bomb and wings base, measuring 80. 2 mm (w) x 24. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, dark patina, the badge itself mounted to a 87. 5 mm (w) x 32. 5 mm (h) stiff framed backer, the backer with a black wool obverse and a black cotton reverse, one of two prongs intact, near extremely fine.