1960s US Army 501st Aviation Battalion (Avn Bn) DI

This is a 1960s United States Army distinctive insignia for the 501st Aviation Battalion. The DI is enameled in a brilliant turquoise and shows a winged circle with an eagle's head at its center. The DI reads THE WARDING EYE and there is a lightning bolt coming out of the eagle's eye.

Circa 1960s.

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

Plated brass with enamel.

Two posts.

N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK, Meyer maker's mark, 22M.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LBDX4/11

8 (Excellent-): The DI shows some light wear only.

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