United States. An Order Of Founders And Patriots Of America Membership Badge In Gold, C.1897 certificate_of_authenticity Japan: Silver with a gilt

Japan: Silver with a gilt Imperial chrysanthemum emblem on the obverse

Sold with extensive copies of research papers confirming all the awards

It is admissible that Sgt Bessette seemingly on loan from 408 (H) Sqn

the date of death indicated as October 21

1919 and was discharged upon demobilization at No

United States. An Order Of Founders And Patriots Of America Membership Badge In Gold, C.1897 certificate_of_authenticity Japan: Silver with a giltA superb badge in gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 37. 2 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, 45. 7 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), clasp inscribed "ACTIVE SERVICE WAR WITH SPAIN" affixed to its original ribbon, suspended from a Gold pinback hanger maker marked "B. B&B PHILA." (Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia), patent marked ""PAT. MAR. 9 1897"" and name engraved in italic capitals "DAVID BANKS PLUM No 378." on the reverse of the hanger,