1950s US Army 229th Field Artillery Battalion DI by Gemsco

This is a 1950s distinctive insignia or the United States 229th Field Artillery Regiment by Gemsco. The DI shows a Norman castle with a keyhole for a doorway against the backdrop of a golden chevron with a red fleur-de-lis above. The DI reads SPIRIT SPEED AND STAMINA.

Circa 1950s.

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

Plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

GEMSCO A.G.O. G-2.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months LBDX11/11 SBDX7/12

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The DI shows only very light wear to the front with some abrasions on the reverse only.

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