WWII Sterling Silver DI / Unit Crest for US Army 29th Engineer Battalion Topographic

This is a sterling silver distinctive insignia for the United States Army 29th Engineer Battalion. This battalion is the oldest of all United States military mapping units. The insignia shows a crest bearing a fleur-de-lis, four stars and an X and the reverse shows the initials "L. M.".

Circa World War II.

1-3/16" in height x 1" in width.

Gold-plated sterling silver with red, white and blue enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking catch.

N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK STERLING with maker's mark.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX00 LDEX5/10 SDEX12/20/23

8+ (Excellent): Insignia shows very light wear.

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