United States. Six First War Aef 3Rd Army Patches certificate_of_authenticity The gilding on the crossguard

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

with fold-down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops toward the front and sides

3 General Hospital

The rear has two vertical straps with snap closures stitched in place on either side of the central wide panel

near Glasgow

United States. Six First War Aef 3Rd Army Patches certificate_of_authenticity The gilding on the crossguardThe 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.