Bidspirit auction | WWI U.S. Air Service Aero

WWI U.S. Air Service Aero Squadron insignia - Patch Lot - World War One lot of 6 United States Air Service Aero squadron enlisted man's insignia including, 126th, 161st, 242nd, 247th, 400th and 419th Aero Squadrons. These patches all consist of embroidered numbers and insignia on felt. The largest patches measure 4.5” x 3.75”. Overall excellent condition. Only one patch, the 2-piece 247th squadron, has a moth hole. The 126th Squadron (redesignated the 645th), 161st Squadron, 247th Squadron and 400th Squadron all served in Europe in the A.E.F. during WW1. The 242nd Squadron was an Instructional flying squadron re-designated Squadron C, that was stationed at Scott Field, Illinois and the 419th Squadron was organized as the 419th Aero Squadron (Construction), at Vancouver Barracks, Washington and re-designated 43d Spruce Squadron and transferred to Lindbergh, Washington, July 1918. In-house shipping is available. Open pickup is Tuesday, Oct. 29 from Noon to 7 pm at our offices in Carroll, OH 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge $5/lot if you want to pick up a different day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform.