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This is a 1950s distinctive insignia for the United States 12th Engineer Battalion by Meyer. The DI is a red and silver shield with columns supporting a brick structure and reads ID PERFICIEMUS (we shall consummate the task).
VINTAGE:Circa 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/8" in height 1-1/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK with maker mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LABX10/11
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The DI has an area of discoloration and a hairline crack to the enamel.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.