DI for 23rd Regiment of the New York State Guard in Plastic

This is a distinctive insignia in plastic for the 23rd Regiment of the New York State Guard. The DI is a crest with a cross bearing the number 23 and the word VIGILANTIA and reads FIDELIS ET CONSTANS (always faithful and constant) at bottom. Many state-side units had these DIs made of plastic to save essential materials such as brass for the war effort.

Circa World War II era.

1-3/16" height and 1-1/8" width.

Plastic.

Vertical safety-style pin

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VIX99 LCJX10/10

8+ (Excellent): DI has very little wear.

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