Dondero - A.H. Dondero of Washington, D.C.

1,362 · April 3, 2018

You will find some information about the history of Dondero at:

http://www.dondero.com/history.html

The hallmark is from the reverse of a General Staff badge.

Michael

1,115 · August 6, 2019

Here is a nice clear example of the A.H. Dondero hallmark with the D2 alpha-numeric designator on flight wings. I have never seen this mark on a Parachute Badge, but some may be out there. I have found it on a Pathfinder Badge, so there may be some jump wings with the D2 mark.

1,115 · August 6, 2019

Here is an AH Dondero pathfinder badge that is marked GI D2. I'll post the back below.

1,115 · August 6, 2019

Reverse side of above Pathfinder badge. Clearly seen is the GI (Govt. Issue) and D2 hallmark.

1,362 · May 2, 2020

A unit crest on card

1,115 · February 12, 2022

I pulled this off the internet:

History of Dondero, Incorporated:

A.H. Dondero, Inc. was started in 1922 by Colonel A.H. Dondero. As a retired quartermaster officer he recognized the need for supplying quality uniforms and uniform appointments for officers of the armed forces. He distributed and manufactured officer uniforms, uniform accessories, distinctive unit insignia and all most any uniform item that an officer would need during his tour of duty.

Colonel Dondero originally had a taylor shop and show room on Pennsylvania Avenue, one block away from the White House. Some of his more notable military clients included General John J. Pershing, General Douglas McArthur, General George C. Marshal, General Hap Arnold, officers of all ranks and even some foreign governments personnel from 1922 until the mid-1970's.

I hope that is helpful.

6,899 · February 12, 2022

D2 is a 1950s date for Dondero.

1,115 · February 12, 2022

Here are a few Dondero Hallmarks for reference. The D2 hallmark was used on the Army Pathfinder badge that was issued in metal form around 1969, so D2 was used at least up until that time frame.