Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a 82nd Division Airborne lapel pin with chain to wing.
VINTAGE:Circa 1943-44.
SIZE:Airborne Pin: About 13/32" in width by 21/32" in height; Wing: About 9/16" in width by 1/4" in height; Chain: About 1-5/8" in length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling with red, white and blue enamel accents.
ATTACHMENT:Airborne Pin: Vertical pin with a "come-under" locking catch; Wing: Horizontal pin with a "drop-in" locking catch.
MARKINGS:Airborne Pin: H.R.NEW ROME N.Y. STERLING; Wing: STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LGEX SGEX10/11
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Minor wear and tarnishing; enamel is excellent.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.