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ARTIFACT:
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This is a distinctive insignia for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. The DI is a red enameled crest showing a caduceus at its center and reads SCIENTIA INTER ARMA SPIRITUS (In the Spirit of Science and Arms).
VINTAGE:Circa 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/16" in height 7/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK and maker's mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LABX6/11
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The DI has some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.