United States. A Naval Aviation Pilot's Cigarette Case, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity arriving in the French theatre

arriving in the French theatre on the 2nd

which would have made him 17 when he enlisted

inscribed "Congratulations and Best Wishes for your happiness always love Agnes")

WILSON 12 DNS

and were forced to hold their positions until the order to withdraw was given

United States. A Naval Aviation Pilot's Cigarette Case, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity arriving in the French theatreSilver gilt Naval Aviation Pilot Badge pinned to the front cover, the pins exposed on the underside, the wing measuring 23 mm x 70 mm, the case maker marked "E. C.", marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING" on the inside back cover, with restraining elastics on both inside covers, hinged on the left side, push release on the right side, the case measuring 79 mm x 100. 5 mm x 15. 5 mm, light contact and tarnishing, near extremely fine. (C: 102)