United States. Six First War Aef 3Rd Army Patches United Republic of silver cross pattée of multi-piece

silver cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass core (non-magnetic) within a silver ribbed border

a blank name plate above the dates ""1917-1918"" at the base

measuring 410 mm (w) x 580 mm (h)

discoloration evident on the reverse

United States. Six First War Aef 3Rd Army Patches United Republic of silver cross pattée of multi-pieceThe 3rd Army Insignia consists of a large white "A" within a red circle, all on a blue background. Includes: 1. five 3rd Army Patches: in red, white and blue embroidery, on blue felt, four are round, the fifth one square, in a range of sizes. 2. one 3rd Army Patch: the "A" in silvered rolled bullion wire in various textures, the circle in bright red embroidery, all on a blue felt background, measuring 67 mm in diameter. Fine to near extremely fine.