United Kingdom. A Rare First War Royal Navy Air Service Pilot Wing, by Pearce & Thompson, 1916 Province of China It honors early American settlers

It honors early American settlers who held civil or military roles and works to preserve colonial history through genealogy

the reverse inscribed “Dem tapfern Befreiungsheer” (German - to the brave freeing army) within a laurel wreath

Footnote: The Australian Red Ensign is the civil ensign of Australia

A Blockade Runner Badge stick pin miniature

United Kingdom. A Rare First War Royal Navy Air Service Pilot Wing, by Pearce & Thompson, 1916 Province of China It honors early American settlersIn silver gilt, a rare RNA Pilot Wing, the reverse offering a horizontal pin back, with hallmarks of P&T denoting Birmingham manufacturer, with date mark r (1916), marked on the top of the right wing, measures 55. 2 mm (w) x 12. 9 mm (h), weighs 2. 67 grams, light gilt wear throughout, remains in extremely fine condition.