182ND FIELD ARTILLERY 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 Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, semé of quatrefoils voided Or a fess Sable fimbriated of the second. Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed “MIGHT IF RIGHT” in Gold letters. Symbolism: The background of the shield, semé of quatrefoils in gold on a field of red, is taken from the coat of arms of Count Pontchartrain, who was the Minister of Marine in France at the time Detroit was founded. The black fess across the center of the shield is taken from the coat of arms of Cadillac, the founder of the City of Detroit, who was sent here by Count Pontchartrain. The field of red has been substituted for the field of blue of Pontchartrain’s arms, symbolizing the arm of the service to which this regiment belongs, Artillery. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 182d Field Artillery Regiment on 26 June 1930. It was redesignated for the 182d Field Artillery Battalion on 31 July 1943. It was redesignated for the 182d Artillery Regiment on 9 September 1960. The insignia was redesignated for the 182d Field Artillery Regiment on 9 August 1972.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.