Scarce Italian-Made WWII USAAF 449th Bomber Group DI Pin in Painted Brass

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  • Scarce Italian-Made WWII USAAF 449th Bomber Group DI Pin in Painted Brass
  • Scarce Italian-Made WWII USAAF 449th Bomber Group DI Pin in Painted Brass
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce World War II Italian-made DI for the United States Army Air Forces 449th Bomber Group. The DI is in the shape of a crest and depicts a winged horse crossing the path of a falling bomb.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 1" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Painted brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.

MARKINGS:

V. SARAC INC. (?) TARANTO.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHJX11 LDEJX8/11

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The insignia shows some very small spots of light wear and has a handsome tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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