Korean War Japanese-Made DI for US Army 31st Infantry Regiment

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  • Korean War Japanese-Made DI for US Army 31st Infantry Regiment
  • Korean War Japanese-Made DI for US Army 31st Infantry Regiment
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Japanese-made distinctive insignia for the United States Army 31st Infantry Regiment. The DI is a polar bear, an insignia chosen for the regiment's original tour of duty in Siberia, and reads PRO PATRIA (for one's country).

VINTAGE:

Circa Korean War.

SIZE:

1-7/16" height and 1-1/8" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

One post with clutch-back catch (one post missing).

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX05 LCJX10/10

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine-): DI has light wear only but is missing one post.

GUARANTEE:

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

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