Rare WWII 'Patch Type' DI for US Army 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

This is a rare World War II United States Army 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment "patch type" distinctive insignia. Activated February 24, 1942, the 504th (aka "Devils in Baggy Pants") and assigned to the Army Airborne Command, the 504th soon became part of the 82nd Army Airborne Infantry Regiment. The 504th served in Italy and North Africa. Casualties were so prevalent in the regiment that it was actually excused from the Normandy invasion to regroup. The beautifully enameled insignia shows the head of a red devil with a pitchfork beneath a blue parachute.

Circa WWII

Approximately 1" in diameter

Enameled, chrome plated brass

Vertical pin with drop in swivel locking catch.

None.

This is from a US Army Airborne collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJM15 LAGEX/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The DI shows minor to moderate surface wear, reverse shows a few tiny bubbles under the plating, much of the enamel detail remains intact, overall very fine condition.

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