Interesting WWII US Army 342nd Engineer Regt. DI Grouping with 2 DIs, Card

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  • Interesting WWII US Army 342nd Engineer Regt. DI Grouping with 2 DIs, Card
  • Interesting WWII US Army 342nd Engineer Regt. DI Grouping with 2 DIs, Card
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an interesting World War II United States Army 342nd Engineer Regiment distinctive insignia grouping including two DIs and a card from a 1st Lieutenant (Henry B. Wheeler). The DIs show a beaver wielding a shovel and the colorful card reads FACE AUT TACE (Act or be silent) with a wonderful eagle below. The DIs are sans backings.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Card: approximately 4-7/16" in height and 6-5/16" in width; DI: about 1-5/16" by 1-3/16".

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Paper; painted metal.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch (swivel part missing).

MARKINGS:

Sticker on reverse with Wheeler's signature.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army DI collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay MBJX13 LABEX9/13

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine- Overall): The card is in wonderful shape; the DIs have some moderate to heavy wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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