United States. A Washington Headquarters Association Breast Badge In Gold, C.1920 Auction with lovely old patina

with lovely old patina

silvering all present and retaining its original lustre

a Hanseatic Cross ribbon

pinback hanger inscribed "HONORARY OFFICER") and a black and white Photograph of Hill in front of the Vimy Memorial (dated July 26

slight staining overall but remains a terrific World War I collectible

United States. A Washington Headquarters Association Breast Badge In Gold, C.1920 Auction with lovely old patinaA fine award, delicately crafted 14k Gold with blue and white enamels, weighing 5. 9 grams inclusive of its ribbon and gold hanger, reverse engraved in running script ""Ellen Hall Crosman No. 41"", maker marked ""J. F. N. Y."" and marked ""14K"" (Gold), measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 30. 7 mm (h), original ribbon with hanger engraved ""1776 1904"", the hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: Like most nineteenth century women, Ellen