WWI 103th Aero Squadron Pilot Badge Sterling by Weingarten Gallery
Item Number: P-2153
During WWI many of the Squadrons had a symbol painted on the side of their aircraft. The Pilots then had these made up into silver pins. This is a museum quality reproduction of the very rare 103rd Aero Pursuit Squadron Pin, the famous full bonnet Indian headdress in sterling silver and hallmarked 925 which is the European mark for sterling. The squadron was established on June 30, 1918 and demobilized on December 11, 1918. But from March 15, 1916 until July 4, 1918 this was also the insignia of the French Army�s Lafayette Escadrille SPA 124. The SPA 124 reorganized as a French unit when the 103rd was formed. As far as I can tell this is one of the two versions of Squadron Pins used by two units. This pin was worn over the Pilots wings on the left side of the uniform to designate their squadron. This followed the practice started by the French. Here is a chance to have one until an original comes along.