Original U.S. WWI Lieutenant Pilot’s Paris-Made Uniform Grouping with Rare Dallas Type Pilot’s Wings - Italian War Merit Cross Recipient German Awards Medals Badges Insignia The blade bears the marking

The blade bears the marking K

with a very interesting rhombille grid embossed pattern

and no denting or major wear

The silver wash is retained nicely

A general misconception is that this was an Airborne item and only used by paratroops

Original U.S. WWI Lieutenant Pilot’s Paris-Made Uniform Grouping with Rare Dallas Type Pilot’s Wings - Italian War Merit Cross Recipient German Awards Medals Badges Insignia The blade bears the markingOriginal Grouping. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous WWI Pilots uniform grouping to a 1st Lieutenant who served 12 17 months overseas & who almost certainly saw combat in the St. Mihiel & Meuse Argonne Offensives as well as the Defensive Sector, and was awarded two Italian War Merit Crosses. The uniform jacket, which was Paris tailored, bears a gorgeous set of Dallas Type Pilots wings which are in fantastic shape without any damage. Also included