gpspartans Posted May 30, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2014 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. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted May 30, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2014 There were 517th artillery units before and after WWII: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 30, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted May 30, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpspartans Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted June 2, 2014 thanks all! I think post war. no marks to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpspartans Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 29, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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