Mid-Late 1960s US Army 68th Armored Helicopter Co. "UTT" 2 Platoon "Raiders" Beer Can DI

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  • Mid-Late 1960s US Army 68th Armored Helicopter Co. "UTT" 2 Platoon "Raiders" Beer Can DI
  • Mid-Late 1960s US Army 68th Armored Helicopter Co. "UTT" 2 Platoon "Raiders" Beer Can DI
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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