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This is a World War II officer collar insignia for the Women's Army Corps, the first women other than nurses served with the US Army. The insignia is the helmeted head of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of war and wisdom.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 11/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Two posts with clutch-back catches.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBX02 LCHX4/12 SCHX3/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The insignia shows some very small spots of light wear and tarnish only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.