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ARTIFACT:
This is a very rare 1946 United States Army 11th Airborne Glider Troops qualifying badge made at Sendai, Japan. The 11th Airborne completed the most consequential Pacific Theatre combat glider landing at Aparri, and participated in the raid of Luzon and the liberation of Manila. Their many rescue and aid missions earned them their "Angels" nickname.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1946.
SIZE:
About 1-5/8" in width by 3/4" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver-plated nickel.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal kick pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:
1946 SENDAI JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX96 LBGEX
CONDITION:
8-(Very Fine-Excellent) Very light tarnishing, moderate wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
