Vietnam War Era Japanese-Made US Army 82nd Aviation Battalion Oval & Sandcast RVN-Made Jump Wing
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Vietnam War Era Japanese-Made US Army 82nd Aviation Battalion Oval & Sandcast RVN-Made Jump Wing

Code: uaiw60082av
$125.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa Vietnam War United States Army 82nd Aviation Battalion oval with a jump wing. The wing was made in the Republic of Vietnam through the process of sandcasting, where sand is used as the mold for a metal. The oval is Japanese-made.

VINTAGE: Circa Vietnam War.

SIZE: Wing: approximately 13/16" in height and 1-1/2" in width; oval: approximately 1-1/4" in height and 2-1/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wing: sandcast brass; oval: fully embroidered in silk/cotton threads.

ATTACHMENT: Wing: two posts with clutchbacks.

MARKINGS: Wing: STERLING (this is the mark from the original wing that was used in the sandcasting process).

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBEX11 LABEX11/12

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The oval has some small spots of discoloration; the wing shows some light wear and tarnish.

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