983 ENGINEER BATTALION 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 Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per pale Gules and Argent, issuing from base three spears palewise in chevron and in base a protractor all counterchanged. Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a Silver scroll inscribed “STRIKE, BUILD, HOLD” in Black letters. Symbolism: Scarlet and white are the colors used for the Corps of Engineers. The protractor, a basic engineering device, represents the organization’s basic function. The three spears, symbols of combat, refer to the three areas in Europe in which the Battalion served in World War II. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 463d Engineer Battalion, Army Reserve on 29 May 1961. It was redesignated for the 983d Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve on 8 April 1977. 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.