Rare WWII USAAF 23rd Fighter Group DI Type 23-A-5: Smaller in Size w/ Darker Blue Background
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Rare WWII USAAF 23rd Fighter Group DI Type 23-A-5: Smaller in Size w/ Darker Blue Background

Code: afi20097vdb-CON


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Product Description

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from The FLYING TIGER Antiques & Vintage Historical Artifacts!!!

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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.