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ARTIFACT:
This is a German-made distinctive insignia for the United States Army 709th Military Police Battalion. The DI is a beautiful mossy green showing a golden galley ship in full sail bearing a fleur-de-lis and reads SECURITAS COPIARUM (Guardians of the Troops). The fleur-de-lis represents service in France, which started when the battalion landed at Normandy in 1944.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II era.
SIZE:
1-3/16" height and 1-1/8" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-plated brass with green enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This item has been rated a level II 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. MCX97 LDJX10/10
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): DI shows very little wear with one slight nick in enamel.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
