Description
This is a sterling distinctive insignia for the United States Army 305th Ordnance Battalion. This insignia reads MAINTAIN SERVICE and shows a bold yellow stripe across a red shield bearing five black circles.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:1-1/16" height and 1" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated sterling silver with red, yellow and black enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come-under swivel locking catch.
MARKINGS:A. H. DONDERO INC. WASH. D.C. STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:This item has been rated a level II rarity by ASMIC (the American Society of Military Insignia Collectors). This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEL96 LDEX 4/10
CONDITION:8 (Excellent): Insignia shows light wear only and has great coloring.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.