82ND SIGNAL BATTALION DUI DI CREST INSIGNIA L@@K

82ND SIGNAL BATTALION DUINEW *MINT CONDITION *CLUTCH BACKDENMARK HALLMARKDistinctive 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: Per pale wavy Tenné and Argent, a fleur-de-lis, the outer petals each charged with a lozenge, all counterchanged, overall on a winged chevronel abased Sable fimbriated of the second, four plates accosted by six billets three and three of the last. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "THE COMMANDER'S VOICE" in Black letters. Symbolism: The colors orange and white are for the Signal Corps. The wavy central partition line represents the Rhine River, which flows in a northerly direction and is an essential waterway in the Rhineland, where the organization served in World War II. The fleur-de-lis symbolizes France where the battalion served in World Wars I and II, a fact alluded to by the division and counterchanging of said charge. The two diamonds allude to the two leading nations in the diamond cutting industry, Belgium and the Netherlands, where the battalion served in World War II. The winged chevron indicates their historic airborne mission and the color black is taken from the field of the Belgian coat of arms. The chevron markings are the international Morse code symbols for "82", the numerical designation of the battalion. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 October 1958.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.