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This is a Chinese-made World War II United States Army Air Force Troop Carrier Command distinctive insignia pin. The pin is badge-shaped and shows an soaring eagle carrying an armed soldier and reads VINCIT QUI PRIMUM GERIT ("e;he conquers who gets there first"e;).
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:1-1/16" diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass with blue enamel and painted letters.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin with come-under "C" catch.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAJJX07 LEJJX SLEGEX6/15 SREJJX04/18
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine)The pin is tarnished and shows some signs of wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.