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ARTIFACT:
Scarce WWI 104th Infantry Regiment badge or distinctive insignia in the shape of a flaming torch. The 104th, part of the 26th Yankee Division with a motto "FORTITUDE ET COURAGE" (Fortitude and Courage) fought from start to finish of WWI taking part in six major campaigns: Chemin Des Dames, Apremont, Campagne-Marne, Aisne Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. In France, the 104th was engaged in heavy battle and experienced greatest number of casualties of the 26th Division.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWI.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-7/8" in height x 1-1/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Stamped sheet nickel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical 'T' style pin with tongue type C catch.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX09 LAAEX3/15 SAAAEX05/21
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): Badge shows light to moderate wear, nearly all the plating details remain fully intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
