Description
This is a distinctive insignia for the United States Army 2nd Infantry Battalion by Sherman. The DI is a crest with a Viking ship to denote time served in Iceland, and a horizontal ranger knife both above and below the ship.
VINTAGE:Circa 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 1" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Two posts.
MARKINGS:SHERMAN MFG. CO. PROVIDENCE R.I. 3S.
ITEM NOTES:The DI you receive will either be this one or one in very similar condition.
This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LAJX10/11 SAJ-GCX5/13
7- (Very Fine-): The DI has some small divots in the enamel, some light to medium rusting on the reverse, and the pins are slightly bent.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.