Large WWI-era US military insignia lot — approximately 40 pieces from 1917 through the 1920s, mounted on a black felt board. Sold as one lot, as found.Highlights include:- US Army marksmanship badges: 'MARKSMAN' bar, 'SHARPSHOOTER' bar suspending a maltese cross medal, 'EXPERT RIFLEMAN' bar suspending crossed rifles in a wreath, and an early 'PISTOL SHOT' qualification bar- Two CMTC (Citizens' Military Training Camps) bronze discs- WWI collar insignia: large crossed rifles with '3' over 'F' (3rd Infantry, Company F), smaller crossed-rifles pairs, 'U.S.' letters, 'U.S.N.' with anchor, artillery crossed cannons- Enamel insignia and sweetheart pins: 'VICTORY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE' shield, 'SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE' winged badge, 'AVIATION SERVICE' rectangle, 'OVER THERE' bell pin- Son-in-service blue-star bars (1-star, 2-star, and 4-star), 'LIBERTY BONDS' diamond pin, victory ribbon service bars- WWI collar discs: large eagle disc, Tank Corps disc with tank design, infantry crossed-rifles disc- Patriotic ribbon bows with pins, buttons, and moreCondition: used vintage with original patina and tarnish — the patina has been left intact and the pieces have NOT been cleaned. Age-appropriate wear throughout. Sold as found — please study the photos.A strong, all-WWI lot for militaria and insignia collectors.
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