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ARTIFACT:
This is a nice World War II United States Army paratrooper wings in sterling silver, pinned to a mothed but original 505th Airborne, PIR (Parachute Infantry Regiment) oval. The 505th made their first combat jump over Sicily, which at the time was the first group (regimental) jump ever made. The ovals were referred to by the men as "background trimmings".
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Wings: approximately 3/4" in height by 1-1/2" in width; oval: approximately 1-1/8" in height by 2" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver; wool felt embroidered in cotton thread, mesh backing.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a WWII United States Army paratrooper wings collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFJX14 LAHEX4/14 SAHEX5/15
CONDITION:
The wings have light wear and tarnish (8-: Very Fine-Excellent); oval is mothed (5+:Fine-).
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
