WORLD WAR II ANTI-AXIS 1284 ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION DESK PLAQUE.
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Winning Bid:
$202.49
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
2.75x8x7.25" tall walnut/pine wood arch and base w/silk-screened wooden shield suspended by metal grommets. Shield features insignia style image of the 1284th Engineers Combat Battalion, which was activated in 1944 and saw action in both European and Pacific Theaters. Image shows bird running w/Army Engineers Castle w/large "1284" and "Engr. C. Bn" notation. Top of castle has Nazi swastika and Imperial Japan Rising Sun banners. Bird holds caricature severed heads (complete w/dripping blood) of Hitler and Hirohito in his feet. Some scattered aging to wood and lt. age toning to right side of shield, but still Fine/VF overall. These types of display items were unique or made in very small quantities for display on commanders desks, officers clubs, etc. Rare and first we've seen in our 52 years.
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