US Army 39th Artillery Regiment DI by Meyer

This is a distinctive insignia for the United States Army 39th Infantry Regiment by Meyer. The DI is a crest with a fleur-de-lis between two oak trees and a small boar's head in the upper left-hand corner. At the top of the DI is a falcon's head and an ivy leaf. The DI reads D'UNE VAILLANCE ADMIRABLE (with a military courage worthy of admiration).

Circa 1950s.

Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 13/16" in width.

Plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

N.S. MEYER INC. NYC. and maker mark.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL90 LAJX10/11 SAJX02/20

8 (Excellent-): The DI shows only very light wear.

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