A United States Army Air Service Aviator Pilot Badge (1918-1926)

Sterling silver, the letters "US" in Gold, maker marked with the W.C. Link insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 15.2 mm x 75.3 mm, horizontal pinback, light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: Wing designs with the shield fronted by the letters "US" were produced by various makers based on the Regulations of August 1917.