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This is a distinctive insignia for the United States Army 87th Infantry Regiment by Denmark. The DI shows a snow-capped mountain with a crossed ski pole and ice axe and a horseshoe in the foreground. The DI reads VIRES MONTESQUE VINCIMUS (we conquer mountains and men).
VINTAGE:Circa 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 1-3/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Two posts.
MARKINGS:DENMARK N.Y. 6D.
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
7+ (Very Fine+): The DI shows some light wear and tarnish to the enamel.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.