Description
This is a circa mid- to late 1960s (Vietnam War) beer can distinctive insignia for the United States Army 68th Armed Helicopter Company, "UTT" (Utility Tactical Transport), 2nd Platoon (aka the "Raiders"). The Vietnamese-made insignia shows the Warner Bros. character Yosemite Sam straddling a helicopter.
VINTAGE:Circa mid-late 1960s (Vietnam War).
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chromed and painted acid-etched brass.
ATTACHMENT:Two posts with plastic clutchbacks.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Vietnam War United States Army distinctive insignia collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months MBEV92 LHEX4/14 SGJX10/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+t): The DI has some areas of light to medium wear, mostly on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.