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This is a sterling silver World War II 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, US Army DI (Division Insignia) or Unit Crest. This DI was made by Dandero Inc. out of Washington DC. The shield shaped insignia depicts three trees in the center, as well as a motto on a banner at the bottom which reads "OLD VIRGINIA NEVER TIRES".
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:Appr: 1-1/8" x 1-1/8".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled Sterling Silver
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come under locking catch.
MARKINGS:"OLD VIRGINIA NEVER TIRES. A. H. DONDERO WASH DC. STERLING"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX17 LFJX8/17 SFJX05/28/20
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): Light enamel damage and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.