United States. A Rare La Fayette Escadrille Side Cap, C.1916 Archive black paper backer exhibits wear

black paper backer exhibits wear exposing the underlying threading

the book has been bound reversed and upside-down

unmarked (sole maker was Braca Knaus

Accompanied by its original labelled paper wrapper

Lavelle served six months in the French theatre and upon the ceasing of hostilities

United States. A Rare La Fayette Escadrille Side Cap, C.1916 Archive black paper backer exhibits wearA rare suriving example from this legendary unit fabricated from a fine brownish green wool, with fold down flaps also in forest green wool on either side, the left side flap folding around the front and sewn in place to the right side flap. Two badges are affixed to the left side at the front, one in silver illustrating a stork carrying a ribbon banner inscribed "Nous Reviendrons", the reverse with a pinback, the other badge in silver with red, white