Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a nice circa 1943 United States Amy paratrooper wing in sterling silver. The paratroops badge has a parachute at its center with unfurling wings. The wing has a steel pin, which places its manufacture date sometime during 1943.
VINTAGE:Circa 1943.
SIZE:Approximately 13/16" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver, steel pin.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Paratroop collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX13 LACEX1/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The wing shows only some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.