Rare WWII Massachusetts State Guard 1st Brigade Headquarters & HQ Detachment DI
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Rare WWII Massachusetts State Guard 1st Brigade Headquarters & HQ Detachment DI

Code: z99uai20001ma


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ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II Massachusetts State Guard 1st Brigade Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment DI. The Headquarters was at the Worcester Armory in Worcester, Massachusetts and the commander was Brigadier General Joseph W. O'Connor. a combat veteran of World War I. This DI has been misidentified many times and is not very often seen in DI catalogs. It is a sterling silver crest-shaped pin beautifully enameled in crimson and bearing the number one. It was made by Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: 1-1/16" height and 13/16" width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver with enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety pin.

MARKINGS: ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO MASS. STERLING.

ITEM NOTES: Thank you so much to Mr. John Gisetto of Middleborough, Mass. for identifying this piece for us. This is from United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until identified. TRRA95 LAAEX10/10 SLAGEX9/13 SAGEX11/13

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The DI has moderate tarnishing on the reverse; all enamel is intact.

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