Description
This is a 1950s distinctive insignia for the United States 76th Field Artillery Regiment by Orber Manufacturing Company of Rhode Island. The DI is a crest showing the headwear of a dragoon in its upper left-hand corner and a ball of shot at its center. The DI reads DUTY THE SPIRIT OF '76 and has a spiderweb-like design on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/16" in height 1-1/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:1O.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months R/EJ94 LABX10/11
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The DI shows some light wear and there is one small piece of enamel missing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.