Scarce, Early WWII USAAF HQ DI in Sterling by A.H. Dondero

Scarce, early WWII United States Army Air Forces Headquarters distinctive insignia (DI) pin. The pin is round and shows a white five-pointed star with a red center against a blue background. The reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "A.H. DONDERO INC. WASH, DC STERLING"

Circa early WWII

Approximately 7/8" in diameter

Enameled, plated sterling

Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch

"A.H. DONDERO INC. WASH, DC STERLING"

This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX00 LAAEX2/16

7 (Very Fine): The DI shows moderate surface wear, much of the plating and enamel details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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