United States. A Washington Headquarters Association Breast Badge In Gold, C.1920 Auction The discrepancy in his age

The discrepancy in his age was discovered by the Army

suspended from a black ribbon that is tied off in a bow-tie

with its full length period original ribbon that is sewn together at the ends

fine and very fine condition

Prior to the end of the Second World War

United States. A Washington Headquarters Association Breast Badge In Gold, C.1920 Auction The discrepancy in his ageA 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