A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross Auction Archive Although the US Air Service

Although the US Air Service employed many different designs of helmets during the later years of the war

later transferred to the American Hospital Base where he remained for one month

" Spr Smith would see out the war

"ITALIANA" to the right and "III OTTOBRE A

Footnote: Richard Edgar Woodruff was born on March 11

A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross Auction Archive Although the US Air ServiceA gilded bronze cross pattee; on a loop for suspension; with a period original ladies ribbon; measuring 38. 93 mm x 38. 72 mm; weighing 17. 3 grams; with all of the original gilt worn off; a proudly worn example in very fine condition.