1950s US Army 548th Field Artillery Group DI by Orber

This is a 1950s distinctive insignia for the United States 548th Artillery Group by Orber Manufacturing Company of Rhode Island. The DI has a golden chevron with purple circles (or golpe) representing the grapes of Rhineland and a fleur-de-lis within a ring. The DI reads RELIABLE AND RELENTLESS.

Circa 1950s.

Approximately 1-1/8" in height 1-1/4" in width.

Plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch (locking mechanism is missing).

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This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months VAL90 LCFX10/11

7 (Very Fine): The DI shows some light wear only; locking mechanism on catch is missing.

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