September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
A small, but exceedingly rare Taiwanese manufactured Special Mission Forces (SMF) distinctive insignia that is attributed to Task Force 2 Advisory Element (TF2AE). The DI measures approximately 1" in diameter and is clutch-back. The pin belonged to Sergeant David E. Bortnem, who was part of TF2AE "Recon Team Nebraska". Bortnem joined RT Nebraska in the summer of 1971 and later held the Assistant Team Leader position until the winter of 1971. He processed out of the army in 1972 after 2 years service and 12 months in Vietnam. The DI is accompanied by paperwork from Special Forces History that serves as a LOA. The letter is signed by Jason M. Hardy and also comes with the book: MAC V SOG: Team History of a Clandestine Army, Volume VI. The book is signed by Hardy. The DI exhibits light wear and the book is complete with all pages. CONDITION: Very good.
Item Dimensions: 14" X 10"