DI by S. E. Eby for US Army 213th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion

This is a distinctive insignia by S. E. Eby for the United States Army 213th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. The DI is a red crest with a white maple leaf at center framing the Capitol dome. There are also seven fleur-de-lis, a scorpion and a Knight's cross on the crest, and it reads THE FIRST DEFENDERS.

Circa World War II era.

1-3/16" height and 1-1/16" width.

Gold-plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

S. E. EBY CO. PHILA.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX05 LCEX10/10 SCEX7/12

8+ (Excellent): DI has very light wear and a handsome tarnish.

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