162ND FIELD ARTILLERY 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 Silver color metal and enamel device 1 5/32 inches (2.94 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per pale Or and Gules, in front of two machetes in saltire a flaming grenade all Proper. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “HASTA EL CABO” in Red letters. Symbolism: The machetes carried by this organization, as an additional weapon, throughout World War II is closely associated with the military history of the country. The flaming grenade, traditional insignia of the Spanish Artillery, was used by the “milicias disciplinades” in Puerto Rico in 1763, which organization was a prototype of the present Artillery organization. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 162d Field Artillery Regiment on 19 October 1951. It was redesignated for the 162d Artillery Regiment on 14 June 1961. The insignia was redesignated for the 162d Field Artillery Regiment on 28 August 1972SHIPPING: 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.