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ARTIFACT:
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This is a German-made distinctive insignia for the United States Army 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion. The DI is a red, yellow and blue crest showing a feathered headdress, a horn and a caveman's head and reads DISCOVER THEN DESTROY.
VINTAGE:WWII
SIZE:1-1/4" height and 1-3/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:C.POELLATH
SCHROBENHAUSEN
ITEM NOTES:
This item has been rated a level III rarity by ASMIC (the American Society of Military Insignia Collectors). This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAFL97 LHEX01/19 SHEX01/19
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): DI shows very little wear and enamel is fully intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.