Extremely Rare Early 1920's US Army 2nd Cavalry Regt. DI by 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" x 1 ¼"

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. VCEX15 LAHEX6/15

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): DI shows minor to moderate wear, stabilizing pins are bent and minor crazing to white enamel, nearly all the enamel details remain fully intact.

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