1950s US Army 505th Military Police Battalion (MP Bn) DI

This is a 1950s United States Army distinctive insignia for the 505th Military Police Battalion. The DI is a latticework crest with three fleur-de-lis at its top and reads RESPICE FINEN (sic FINEM: look to the outcome).

Circa 1950s.

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

Gold-plated brass with enamel.

Two posts.

N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK, Meyer maker's mark, 9M.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LABX4/11 SABX7/12

8+ (Excellent): The DI shows only very light wear.

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