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ARTIFACT:
Rare WWII United States Army Air Forces 23rd Fighter Group Distinctive Insignia (DI) Type 23-A-5. The smaller size DI shows the Group's emblem, a winged tiger with a lightning bolt behind it and a darker blue background. Slight variations in this type make for endless variety.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 15/16" x 1-1/16"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled silver
ATTACHMENT:
Hinged, safety style pin
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-EDK-25-16 LHGEX8/16
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The DI shows mild to moderate wear, a couple of small sections of enamel in the tail are lost (does not detract), overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.