Original U.S. WWI Dog Tag, Patches, & Insignia Lot - 27 Items Total Restoration Materials but no major pit rust

but no major pit rust and oxidation

and the set is completed with a very nice black HJ Field cap with fold down sides

and the soles were torn loose

One of the most interesting features of this version of the Ballard system is the “split” breechblock with a dual percussion/rimfire ignition system

The original case has unfortunately not fared as well

Original U.S. WWI Dog Tag, Patches, & Insignia Lot - 27 Items Total Restoration Materials but no major pit rustOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a great lot of U. S. WWI patches, insignia, pins, and medals worn by members of the American Expeditionary Forces, with a couple of other country bits here and there. There is a fantastic Sterling Navy engraved dog tag locket, some great patches, and a lovely Balloon Corps Veterans pin. The items include: WWI Dog Tags on original rope neck string, John D. Barone, 1959924. Served in 1st Corp Artillery