Rare Late 1930s US Air Corps 2nd Base Squadron DI by S.E. Eby & Co.: #2A2 in Massaro DI Book

This is a rare late 1930s United States Air Corps 2nd Base Squadron distinctive insignia (DI) by S.E. Eby Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This insignia is listed in Jay Massaro's book on USAAF DIs as #2AThe DI shows two columns at it s center and reads EX FUNDAMENTO VIRES (Strength comes from the base).

Circa late 1930s.

Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 1-1/8" in width.

Gilt brass, enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

EBY CO. PHILA.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX13 L/SCGEX3/13

7 (Very Fine): The DI has some light abrasions to the enamel.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.