Circa 1942 US Army 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (PFAB) Unit Crest (DI) by Meyer

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  • Circa 1942 US Army 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (PFAB) Unit Crest (DI) by Meyer
  • Circa 1942 US Army 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (PFAB) Unit Crest (DI) by Meyer
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1942 United States Army distinctive insignia for the 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion by Meyer. The DI reads WE LEAD THE WAY and shows a white parachute with a cannon logo descending with a missile against a nicely enameled field of red.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1942.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 15/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS:

N.S. MEYER INC. N.Y.C. with Meyer maker's mark.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX10 LDFJX2/11

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The insignia has some light wear and tarnish only.

GUARANTEE:

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

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