139TH 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 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure on a fess Argent between in chief a saltire Gray fimbriated of the second and in base a battle-axe and key in saltire braced of the like a stylized castle of three towers of the first. Attached below the shield a Blue scroll inscribed “FIRST, FURTHEST, LAST” in White letters. Symbolism: The service of the former organization, the 139th Infantry Regiment, is indicated by the colors white and blue which represent Infantry. The gray saltire represents service as Confederate troops during the Civil War. The castle alludes to the Portuguese “Tower and Sword” decoration awarded the battalion in World War I. The key for Normandy and the battle-axe for Central Europe represent the two terminal campaigns of the unit in World War II. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 139th Infantry Regiment on 24 May 1956. It was rescinded (cancelled) on 23 March 1960. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 139th Regiment with the description and symbolism revised on 30 April 1997.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.