201ST REGIMENT DUI DI 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 gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a sentry-box of El Morro Castle, Puerto Rico, issuant from sinister base Or, in dexter chief a Man-O-War bird volant in bend baseward Proper, fimbriated and pierced by a spear of the second, in base six mullets, one, two and three of the last. Symbolism: The service of the former organization, the 123d Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, is indicated by the Man-O-War bird which represents a possible enemy. The spear depicts the elimination of an aircraft from the skies. The sentry box represents the constant defense of the skies and stars are indicative of the battalion number. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 123d Coast Artillery Battalion on 18 Aug 1942. It was redesignated for the 123d Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion on 3 Aug 1951. On 31 Jul 1961 the insignia was rescinded (cancelled). The insignia was approved in 30 Oct 1997, with description and symbolism revised, for the 201st Regiment.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.