Very Rare Silver Italian-Made WWII USAAF 449th Bomber Group DI Pin

ARTIFACT: This is an Italian-made silver DI (distinctive insignia) pin for the United States Army Air Force's 449th Bomber Group. Pin is in the shape of a crest and depicts a winged horse crossing the path of a falling bomb.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: About 1-3/16" height and 15/16" width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 800 silver with blue painted area.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with one-piece safety catch.

MARKINGS: Partially obscured maker's mark on reverse and 800.

ITEM NOTES: This item is from a United States Army Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBGJX09 LEIEX STRVECEX01/19

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The DI has some minor tarnishing on front and is moderately tarnished on reverse.