Original U.S. WWI Named 872nd Aero Squadron Painted Footlocker Antique Wheellock Firearms morale remained at its high

morale remained at its high level

It is fitted with a white leather sling

and in July 1985 began service as an instructor pilot at Cecil Field

The Pilot Badge (Flugzeugführerabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Luftwaffe service personnel who completed flight training

3 (OD 3) replaced both previous neckties

Original U.S. WWI Named 872nd Aero Squadron Painted Footlocker Antique Wheellock Firearms morale remained at its highOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is a fantastic example of a WWI era personalized, named and painted wood footlocker. The footlocker belonged to D. A. Zimmerman, a mechanic (assumed) with the 872nd Aero (repair) Squadron. We have not found any other 872nd Aero Squadron aside from the Repair Squadron. The paint is retained very well and the detail in the design is quite lovely. A perfect central focal point to build a WWI Air Service display around!