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ARTIFACT:
Pre-Early WWII United States Army Air Forces (Air Corps) Marksman Badge with scarce Aerial Gunner bar. The badge center is a Maltese cross with a bullseye in the middle, surrounding the cross is a wreath showing a bow at the bottom. Suspended from the base of the wreath are two bars, the top reads: "AERIAL GUNNER" and the one beneath: "CARBINE".
VINTAGE:
Circa pre-early WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 2" x 1 1/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Plated brass and sterling silver
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch
MARKINGS:
"STERLING"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCX14 LCEX6/15 SeVEEX4/17
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The pin shows moderate wear, much of the plating details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.