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my nephews crossed cannons. he saying this is ww2 517 combat team and I have it listed that way but I am not sure. about to pull listing if i can't confirm. I think it is post war. any help would be appreciated. item is not marked.

 

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RustyCanteen

Could we see the back?

 

As for numbered insignia, it was fairly common (especially with forces in Germany) into the 1960s. I'm not an insignia expert so I am open to correction.

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The artillery unit of the 517th RCT was the 460th PFA. The officers of the 460th PFA had their own numbered brass, just as they had their own pocket patch. I seriously doubt that this was insignia of the 517th RCT. TO me, the numbers look German made. That matches nicely with Bob Hudson's information.

 

Hope this helps,

Allan

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looking at new ref book the thick, curve nature of number bar indicated an officers insignia for Vietnam era which puts the item in the 60's & later

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