United States. A Second War Technical Observer Wings Hold 1950 to the Marine Corps

1950 to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island

The exterior is dyed in a classic Splittertarnmuster (Splinter Pattern) camouflage with a mottle consisting of a primarily khaki-tan base overlaid by irregular dark brown and dark green geometric shapes

which was also the first year that SS EM/NCO belt buckles were produced in steel

each bearing icons

obverse illustrates an embossed winged man (Icarus) in flight

United States. A Second War Technical Observer Wings Hold 1950 to the Marine CorpsIn silver, a technical observer badge featuring TO in the center, reverse marked STER, horizontal swing pin, measures 76. 1mm (w) x 19. 8mm (h), weighs 15. 29 grams, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition.