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") was assigned to the Army Airborne Command and 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 World War II.

Approximately 15/16" in diameter.

Chrome-plated brass, enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

None.

This is from a WWII United States Army distinctive insignia collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months VEM13 LAGEX11/13 SAFJX4/14

8 (Excellent-): The DI has little wear except to the reverse.

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