Original U.S. WWI US Army Air Service Named Observation Balloon Pilot Uniform Set - Lieutenant A. T. Wineow, First Army Air Service U.S. Flags The handguard meets the front

The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with an updated M1902 pattern rear sight

and it has had some repairs and modifications to the back of the holster

Blade Style: Shashka

The sudden infusion of new men caused some friction with the old hands in the short term

Original U.S. WWI US Army Air Service Named Observation Balloon Pilot Uniform Set - Lieutenant A. T. Wineow, First Army Air Service U.S. Flags The handguard meets the frontOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. An observation balloon is a type of balloon that is employed as an aerial platform for intelligence gathering and artillery spotting. Use of observation balloons began during the French Revolutionary Wars, reaching their zenith during World War I, and they continue in limited use today. Synonyms include espionage balloon, reconnaissance balloon, or surveillance balloon. World War I was the high point for the