A First War American Air Service Pilot Wing; Dallas Type Newly Listed A First War Iron Cross

A First War Iron Cross 1st Class 1914

As a Chief Petty Officer and Gunners Mate

obverse with a silver and enamelled insignia affixed

Footnote: Robert Mason was born on November 29

A First War American Air Service Pilot Wing; Dallas Type Newly Listed A First War Iron CrossHere is a beautiful World War I United States Air Service pilot wing, so called Dallas style, unmarked, but this type of wing is attributed to famous US jewelers Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The wing is finely detailed in sterling silver while the "US" at the center of its shield is in solid gold, separately attached, center is hollow, with three went holes; wing measures approximately 3 inches x 3 4 inch (87. 3mmx20. 5mm); pin back assembly on reverse