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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful 1930's United States Air Corps 6th Bomb Group Distinctive Insignia. This example is a right-facing swashbuckler with a skull and crossbones tattooed on his chest and a banner beneath him that reads: "PARATI DEFEFENDERE" or "Ready to Defend." and shows the US Air Corps symbol, a white star with a red center, against a blue background. The reverse features a screw post and stabilizer pin and reads: "S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK" and shows a nice maker's mark.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1930's
SIZE:
Approximately 1" x 1-1/2"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled, gilt brass
ATTACHMENT:
Single post with screwback and stabilizer pin.
MARKINGS:
"S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK", maker's mark
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Air Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEFX02 LAGEX2/16
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The DI shows minor to moderate wear, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
