1930s DI for United States 240th Coast Artillery Regiment

This is a 1930s distinctive insignia for the United States Army 240th Coast Artillery Harbor Defense (now 240th Regiment), under the Maine National Guard. The DI shows a phoenix, part of the crest of the city of Portland, Maine, and a portcullis. It reads SEMPER PRIMUS ET FIDELIS (always first and faithful).

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 7/8" in width.

Plated brass with enamel.

Single screw post with hexagonal nut.

None.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months VAL90 LBDX12/11

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The DI shows some very small spots of light wear and tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.