Description
This is a 1930s distinctive insignia for the United States Army 241st Coast Artillery Regiment. The 241st operated under the Boston Harbor Defense Command at Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Massachusetts. The DI shows a white diamond and a falcon, with the old device of the Roxbury Artillery as its canton, and reads VIGILANTIA (vigilance).
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 1-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing, two stabilization teeth.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:The DI you receive will either be this one or one in very similar condition. This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months VAL90 LBHX12/11 SBHX3/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The DI shows light wear and tarnish and some abrassions to the enamel.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.