1950s US Army 498th Engineer Battalion DI by Meyer

This is a 1950s distinctive insignia for the United States 498th Engineer Battalion by Meyer. The DI shows a battleaxe and some red pennants bearing various symbols and reads PRAEPARA ET DEFENDE (prepare and defend).

Circa 1950s.

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

Plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK, maker mark, 9M in crest.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LBDX10/11 SBDX03/19/22

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The DI has a few small spots of light wear and tarnish.

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