Description
This is a fabulous circa 1942-1943 United States Army 5th Armored Division Military Police platoon badge. The 5th Armored, also know as "Victory", was activated October 10, 1941 and deployed to the United Kingdom in February 194They took Le Mans a scant two weeks after landing on Omaha Beach, and was instrumental in many other maneuvers, both in France and Germany. The badge is quite substantial and is numbered 4It is in the 1930s style with "blue" chrome plating.
VINTAGE:Circa 1942-1943.
SIZE:Approximately 2-5/8" in height and 2-3/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass, painted details.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a military police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX12 LDIEX10/12 SDJJX7/13
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The badge is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.