Description
This is a World War II plaque for the United States Army 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, Company D. It was given to Staff Sergeant Stanley J. Marchinski. The wooden plaque is badge-shaped and reads S-SGT. STANLEY J. MARCHINKSI CO. D 502ND PARCHT. REG. There is an inset in the center depicting a winged parachute with PARATROOPS U.S. ARMY encircling it.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:7-3/4" height and 6-3/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Walnut with painted nickel-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Metal hanger affixed to back.
MARKINGS:Sticker on reverse reads: REORDER FROM LANDSENTRE SERVICE 10 MURRAY ST. NY 7 NY.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII United States Army plaque collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay VAEX07 LBDEX HldMBEJX8/14 SBEJX10/14
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine): Plaque shows wear along edge and scuffing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.