Sterling Silver US Army 6th Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defenses DI Unit Crest

ARTIFACT:

This is a sterling silver distinctive insignia for the United States Army 6th Coast Artillery Regiment (Harbor Defenses) stationed in San Francisco during World War II. This insignia shows a prowling black bear and reads CERTO DIRIGO ICTU (I Am With a Sure Blow).

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

About 1-1/4" in height and 1-3/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold-plated sterling silver with black and orange enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS:

STERLING.

ITEM NOTES:

The insignia you receive will either be the one pictured or one in similar condition. This is from a United States Army Distinctive Insignia Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX05 LFJX5/10 SFJX01/09/26

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The insignia shows light tarnish and has beautiful coloring.

GUARANTEE:

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