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

featuring very crisp detail

scuffing and light soiling evident in the black cloth covering on the exterior and on the lips of both the lid and base

Accompanied by a Muster Roll for the 80th Regiment of Foot (dated July 30 to September 1846)

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

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.