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ARTIFACT:
This is a extremely rare 1941 National Ski Patrol Systems (NSPS) Patroller / Member badge, and it is a must-have for any WWII 10th Mountain Division collector.
Although the NSPS was founded in 1938, this was the First Badge Issued by the Organization.
The NSPS (eventually NSP) director, Charles Minot ("Minnie") Dole, was the force behind the creation of the 10th Mountain Division. After Latvian soldiers on skis routed the Russian Army in their tanks in late 1939, Dole was able to bend the ear of General George C. Marshall, the United States Army Chief of Staff at the time. Because of this, the 87th Mountain Infantry Battalion, also known as "Minnie's Ski Troops" was born one day after the Pearl Harbor Attack. It was eventually assimilated with other battalions into the 10th Mountain Division, which was originally called the 10th Light Infantry Division (Alpine).
VINTAGE:
Early World War II, 1941.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Lacquered and painted brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal one-piece safety-type pin.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Ski Troops Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRAJX10 LBGEX11/12 SBJJX8/14
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows only light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
