A Mint Rock Island Arsenal Expert Rifleman's Badge 1915 In Carton certificate_of_authenticity measuring 254x356mm

measuring 254x356mm

24-7-17 to 26-7-16

close ups of soldiers and civilians

unmarked but likely of French manufacture

the belt measuring 75 mm x 1

A Mint Rock Island Arsenal Expert Rifleman's Badge 1915 In Carton certificate_of_authenticity measuring 254x356mmUnited States; Bronze, unmarked, badge illustrating crossed rifles fronting an open ended wreath, the wreath composed of branches of laurel leaves and joined together at the base with a bow tied ribbon, the badge measuring 31 mm x 34 mm and suspended from a 6 mm x 50. 5 mm bar inscribed "EXPERT RIFLEMAN" flanked by ornate leafing at either end, the bar with horizontal pinback, mint. In its cardboard box of issue, label affixed to the lid inscribed