Rare US Army 78th "Lightning" Division Theatre-Made DI
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Rare US Army 78th "Lightning" Division Theatre-Made DI

Code: uaidi20078dv


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ARTIFACT: This is a rare theatre-made distinctive insignia for the United States Army 78th "Lightning" Division. This insignia is a red trapezoid with a gladiator-like Mars wielding a lightning bolt, and reads AUDACITER (audaciously), the division's motto .

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: 1" height and 1-1/4" width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold-plated brass with red and white enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This item has been rated a level IV rarity by ASMIC (the American Society of Military Insignia Collectors). This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX03 LBBEX4/10 SBJJX12/18

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): Insignia shows light wear and has an absolutely beautiful coloring.

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