Rare WWII USAAF Airborne Troop Carrier UK-Made "Patch Type" DI as Worn by D-Day Transport Pilots

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  • Rare WWII USAAF Airborne Troop Carrier UK-Made "Patch Type" DI as Worn by D-Day Transport Pilots
  • Rare WWII USAAF Airborne Troop Carrier UK-Made "Patch Type" DI as Worn by D-Day Transport Pilots
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare circa World War II United States Army Air Forces Airborne Troop Carrier "patch-type" distinctive insignia. The insignia was made in the United Kingdom. This style of DI would have been worn by transport pilots on D-Day.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 1" in height and 13/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal British kick (Y-style) pin with C catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEX13 LAGEX5/13

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The DI has only some light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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