United States. First War Aef Army Embarkation Center (Aec) Patch consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of a Cross Pattée

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened non-magnetic metal core within a ribbed silver frame

separation evident on the right front corner on the exterior

molding hole present in the white enamels on the reverse of the arm at 1 o'clock

some oxidation of the silver aluminum wire evident

Members (4th Class) (MVO IV) 1896-1984 later/Lieutenants (LVO) 1984-1995

United States. First War Aef Army Embarkation Center (Aec) Patch consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of a Cross PattéeThe letters "A E C" (Army Embarkation Center) in red embroidery, with a Y shaped border separating the letters along with the perimeter circular border trimmed in silvered bullion wire interlaced with brown threading, all on a black felt base, measuring 65 mm in diameter, near extremely fine. Accompanied by two faded photocopies of an Enlistment Record and Discharge Certificate for Private First Class Henry A. Harub (illegible).