United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic surface wear and oxidation

surface wear and oxidation

He fought in France

attaining the rank Petty Officer 1st Class on January 23

both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

United States. An Order of Founders and Patriots of America Membership Badge Miniature, c.1897 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic surface wear and oxidationIn gilded silver with red, white and blue enamels, with a red cross overlay with two busts surrounded by a wreath, reverse bearing inscription Steadfast for God and Country, measuring at 16. 2mm (w) x 21. 0mm (h) and weighing at 5. 4 grams; reverse inscription with some fading, on period ribbon in extremely fine condition; accompanied by three miniature boutineers. Footnote: The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (OFPA) is a highly