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ARTIFACT:
This is a rare, sterling silver badge for the United States Army Air Forces 102nd Observation Squadron by Dieges & Clust. This is the first type construction for this badge, with a horizontal pin and an open "e;tongue-type" C catch. On the 2nd type constructed badge, the pin sits diagonally on the reverse of the badge and the catch is a drop-in type locking catch. The badge shows a winged rattlesnake about to strike and reads 102.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1920s.
SIZE:
About 7/8" height and 2" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin and an open "e;tongue-type" C catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING D&C with maker's mark.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJJX06 LAAEJX 4/10
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The badge has light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
