Original U.S. WWII USAAF Sterling Pilot, Technical Observer, and Aerial Gunner Wings by N.S. Meyer & Vanguard - Lot of Three Flintlock Pistols The lid of the mess

The lid of the mess kit reads

and the fabric covering has also torn away from a lot of areas

including Mark IC

- Copy of a picture of B-17 #42-29800 Me and My Gal

so this definitely looks to be a sword that saw actual action during WWI

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Sterling Pilot, Technical Observer, and Aerial Gunner Wings by N.S. Meyer & Vanguard - Lot of Three Flintlock Pistols The lid of the messOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a fantastic grouping of WWII era Aviator wings as worn by the Pilots and Crew members aboard the various types of aircraft during and after the war. Two of the sets were produced by N. S. Meyer Inc of New York, and the third was produced by Vanguard. It is generally believed that the N. S. Meyer firm was founded in 1906 by Nathan S. Meyer in New York. This company, located at 79 5th Ave, was considered