Very Nice Early 1930's US Air Corps 6th Bomb Group DI by Bastian Bros. Co.

Very nice, early 1930's United States Air Corps 6th Bomb Group Distinctive Insignia. This example is made by Bastian Brothers and features an enameled, right-facing head of a swashbuckler with a skull and crossbones tattooed on his chest and a banner beneath him that reads: "PARATI DEFEFENDERE" or "Ready to Defend." and shows the US Air Corps symbol, a white star with a red center, against a blue background.

Circa early 1930's

Approximately 1" x 1-1/2"

Enameled, gilt brass

Single post with screwback and stabilizer pin

"BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. MPBPIU"

This is from a US Air Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJK03 LBBEX2/16

8+ (Excellent): The DI shows minor to moderate wear, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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