Rare 1946 Sendai, Japan-Made US Army 11th Airborne Glider Troops Qualifying Badge Narrow Gli
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Description
This is a very rare 1946 United States Army 11th Airborne Glider Troops qualifying badge made at Sendai, Japan. The 11th Airborne completed the most consequential Pacific Theatre combat glider landing at Aparri, and participated in the raid of Luzon and the liberation of Manila. Their many rescue and aid missions earned them their "Angels" nickname. This insignia is a variation showing a narrower glider than usual.
VINTAGE:Circa 1946.
SIZE:Approximately 11/16" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:1946 SENDAI JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TREJX06 LBIEX9/12 SBGEX11/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The insignia shows some small areas of light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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