Thank you for taking a look at my eBay auctions. Let me know if there are any World War One or World War Two medals you are looking for, or if you need an Original replacement set for lost family heirlooms, please contact me and I will list them on eBay for you! Make sure to read all of the information I have provided, I do my absolute best to identify and describe the item your bidding on. The photos are of the actual item your bidding on, consider them part of the description as well!

--ORIGINAL VIETNAM WAR UNITED STATES ARMY BAND CREST DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA, SCREW-BACK ON TITLED CARD.

--MAKER MARKED:

22M MADE IN U.S.A.

INFORMATION:

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on April 26, 1974. The white star is derived from the branch insignia of the General Staff symbolizing its association with the Chief of Staff of the Army. The bugle symbolizes martial music and traditionally has been the symbol for infantry. The laurel alludes to honor and prominence, formed into a lyre shape, represents both honor and music.

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of two gold sprigs of laurel entwined as a lyre shaped wreath, its cross bar a Blue wavy cross bar, overall a White star and pendant on a gold cord a Blue bugle garnished gold suspended from the base of the top arm of the star. The cord tassels entwining the bottom two arms of the star.

All of the Medals, Badges, and Insignia in my eBay store are authentic to the time period listed, "I DO NOT" sell current issue items or reproductions "AS" Genuine items, that is a far to common problem on eBay.

As the buyer you are making a investment on an Authentic period Item that will accumulate value whether you display it or give as a gift. I guarantee your satisfaction or I will refund your money and pay return shipping! Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you!

I am a collector myself and I understand the last thing you want to do after purchasing an expensive item is to then have to pay ridiculous shipping rates! That is why 99% of my auctions include FREE shipping to all 50 states. I also do my very best on international shipping, all items are shipped USPS International registered to protect myself and the items you have purchased! Thanks!