A First War American Air Service Pilot Wing; Dallas Type Newly Listed denoting French manufacture for export

denoting French manufacture for export (1838 - Present)

The narrow ends are held together with a triangular bracket: the right side with an addition short strap riveted to the main strap on the reverse

To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order

A First War Iron Cross 1st Class 1914

Footnote: Charles Connaughton stated that he was born on March 1

A First War American Air Service Pilot Wing; Dallas Type Newly Listed denoting French manufacture for exportHere 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