56TH SIGNAL BATTALION DUI CREST INSIGNIA

YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE LIKE THE ONE PICTURED INCLUDING THECLUTCH BACKSNEW *MINT CONDITION *CLUTCH BACKDENMARK HALLMARK, D-22MADE IN THE USADistinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield and crest blazoned: Shield: Tenné, on a bend Argent three pallets and a billet Sable. Crest: On a wreath Argent and Tenné the head of Mercury Proper couped at the neck. Attached below the shield a black motto scroll inscribed "DEBIT VERBUM TRANSIRE" in silver letters. The translation of the motto is: The message Must Go Through. Symbolism: Orange and white are colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps. The three pellets and billet resemble the letter "V" in the Morse code and symbolize signal communication functions, and is a pun on the "V" for the victory sign, popular at the time the 56th Signal Battalion was organized. The head of Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology, suggests the unit's mission to relay information. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 10 Oct 1941. It was amended on 25 Oct 1991 to revise the description and symbolism.SHIPPING: Pleaseview theshipping calculator belowfor shipping costs to your location.Please note that items are shipped within 2 business from receipt of CLEARED PAYMENT. We do not control transit time. INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS can experience long delays, please be patient.Discounted shipping for multiple purchases is available foritems won within a 3 day period (single bulk payment). Just drop me a note when you are finished and I will prepare an invoice for you.INSURANCE: Seller is not responsible for items not insured by the buyer. If insurance is available actual cost will be charged at buyers request. There may be other postal charges in order to obtain insurance and theywill also be the responsibility of the buyer.PAYMENT INFO: PAYPAL ONLYElectronic payments are due within 3 days of product close.Check out my other items!Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.