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ARTIFACT:
This is an early World War II United States Army Air Forces 94th Fighter Squadron DI (Distinctive Insignia) (actually more of a Squadron Badge) as worn by the pilots of the unit presented by World War I ACE fighter Eddie Rickenbacker. The pin has an oval frame and at center is an Uncle Sam-type top hat.: Massaro's USAAF DI Book mentions this badge as existing with a drop in catch, but it also exists with a come-under catch as seen here.
VINTAGE:
Circa early World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 1/2" in width and 1-1/16" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJJX08 LAAJJX SAJJJX3/11 TRCEJX12 LABJJX1/12 SGDJX12/13
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The pin shows light wear & patination.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
