Extremely Rare Early 1920's US Army 2nd Cavalry DI by J.R. Gaunt

Extremely rare early 1920's United States Army 2nd Cavalry distinctive insignia by J. R. Gaunt. The enameled brass DI is the early starburst style and features a white enamel trefoil in the center of a green enameled burst both centered within a brass starburst with a banner beneath that reads: "TOUJOURS PRET" (Always Ready). Established in 1836, the Second Cavalry is the oldest continuously serving regiment in the United States Army.

Circa early 1920's

Approximately 1 3/16'' in height x 1-1/4" in width.

Enameled brass.

Single screw post with disc backing two stabilizer pins.

"J.R. GAUNT NEW YORK MADE IN ENGLAND"

This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJV15 LAFJX6/15 hldLOCATE04/21

6+ (Fine—Very Fine): DI shows minor to moderate wear, stabilizing pins are bent, chips and minor crazing to white enamel, much of the enamel details remain intact.

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