Description
This is a super rare numbered badge for a graduate of the United States Army China Headquarters Heavy Artillery Training Division Command School. The badge shows a scene involving power lines and native trees and has Chinese characters all around the border. The translation is: WAR REGION IN CHINA US ARMY HEADQUARTERS FOR TRAINING OF CHINESE MILITARY HEAVY ARTILLERY TRAINING DIVISION COMMUNICATION SCHOOL CLASS #1 GRADUATE CERTIFICATION BADGE.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:1-1/4" diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin with "C" catch.
MARKINGS:158 and a maker's mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX06 LABJJX 7/10 SFJJX3/16
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Badge shows some very small spots of wear on enamel.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.