Original U.S. WWI Observation Balloon Company Uniform Group with Signal Corps M1911 Campaign Hat and Photographs of Wearer - Rare Balloon Patch MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly It has been repainted at

It has been repainted at least once

the unit launched an assault near an area known as "Forest Farm

including an (RZM) stamp and 16

as the leather band actually has liner retaining fittings rivetted to it

The beautifully made lock is in the best Spanish Miquelet tradition

Original U.S. WWI Observation Balloon Company Uniform Group with Signal Corps M1911 Campaign Hat and Photographs of Wearer - Rare Balloon Patch MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly It has been repainted atOriginal Items: Only One Group Available. This is a very appealing U. S. WWI Observation Balloon Company uniform grouping consisting of an enlisted mans service coat with an extremely scarce hand embroidered balloon shoulder patch, an M1911 campaign hat with Signal Corps cord, and three period photographs showing the unidentified soldier who owned the group. Observation balloons played an important role during WWI by allowing trained observers to