D-Day to St. Lo 29 Let’s Go 29th ID Certificate Bronze Wall Plaque

[Manchu Warrior]

I recently picked up this 29th Infantry Division D-Day to St. Lo wall plaque. I found a thread on the form for the paper certificates but I can’t find any information on what is obviously a bronze copy of one of the paper ones. I have no idea how old it is or who manufactured the plaque. What I do know is that it weighs 2 pounds and it measures 8” by 10” and I believe it is bronze on wood and not much else. Don’t know if it was mass produced or a one of a kind and any information would be appreciated. 

[everforward]

That’s pretty cool, and a new one on me..dunno if I’ve ever seen a bronze rendering of the certificate. A neat idea, and puzzled as to why other people didn’t do the same thing.  BTW, your soldier went from PFC to SSGT in about four months…..all his time was spent in L Company, 116th Infantry.

 

[Manchu Warrior]

4 hours ago, everforward said:

That’s pretty cool, and a new one on me..dunno if I’ve ever seen a bronze rendering of the certificate. A neat idea, and puzzled as to why other people didn’t do the same thing.  BTW, your soldier went from PFC to SSGT in about four months…..all his time was spent in L Company, 116th Infantry.

 

Ole Charles must have been one high speed soldier and I appreciate the  

information. Can I ask did you serve with the 116th?    Thanks! 

[everforward]

2 hours ago, Manchu Warrior said:

Ole Charles must have been one high speed soldier and I appreciate the  

information. Can I ask did you serve with the 116th?    Thanks! 

Never was in the military, but have been involved off and on with the Regiment’s Foundation since the mid 1990s, as well as their museum and archives….we also conduct educational tours of the Normandy beaches and along the St. Mihiel Salient for WW1 history. Always something to learn…!

[Manchu Warrior]

21 hours ago, everforward said:

Never was in the military, but have been involved off and on with the Regiment’s Foundation since the mid 1990s, as well as their museum and archives….we also conduct educational tours of the Normandy beaches and along the St. Mihiel Salient for WW1 history. Always something to learn…!

Have you ever been to the museum at the 5th Regiment Armory in downtown Baltimore? Lots of great information on and militaria of the 29th ID.  The focus is of course on the 115th and 175th Infantry as well as the 110th FA or the Maryland units of the division. With that said you should plan a trip. It’s small but any fan of the 29th ID should visit, the staff is also beyond friendly as well as very accommodating.