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

Code: afi20449bg3
$450.00

Product Description

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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.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 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.