patches Posted June 8, 2021 Share #276 Posted June 8, 2021 And this official period blotter on the 161th Armored Infantry Battalion 40th Armored Division California National Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 15, 2021 Share #277 Posted August 15, 2021 On 2/4/2020 at 10:12 AM, Flashlarue said: Army Air Defense Artillery School located at Ft. Sill Oklahoma. The NS MEYER Hallmark on this is most interesting, and curious. Why, because this DI as per the TIOH was approved in 1965, 4 May 1965, and as such would or should have the Double Meyer Shield 22M, this one here on the DI is a Pre 1954 Meyer Hallmark, a Single Shield, after 1954 a Double Meyer Shield 9M appears, more over this DI is Pin Back, and Pin Backs DIs, U.S. made At any rate, weren't made as far as we know after the 1950s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 19, 2021 Share #278 Posted September 19, 2021 Great find of the old 731st Field Artillery Battalion's DI, it's on a Khaki Shirt, worn pre 1960, as the unit like all the FA Battalions was inactivated under CARS. 731st Field Artillery Battalion at this time is a Reserve unit from Waterbury Connecticut under XIII Corps, XIII Corps HQed at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Unit Motto Proven and Proud, DI adopted 8 March 1957, making it a rare worn one before its inactivation 1 September 1959. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 26, 2021 Share #279 Posted September 26, 2021 For your Reference, The 29th Tank Company District of Columbia National Guard, 29th Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 28, 2021 Share #280 Posted September 28, 2021 A 1950s redesigned version of the 178th Infantry's original unit crest, that neither James Sawicki in his Infantry linage series, or TIOH made a note of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 28, 2021 Share #281 Posted September 28, 2021 3 hours ago, patches said: A 1950s redesigned version of the 178th Infantry's original unit crest, that neither James Sawicki in his Infantry linage series, or TIOH made a note of. The original type, unknown why the design change in the 50s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 7, 2021 Share #282 Posted October 7, 2021 For Your Reference. The 254th Field Artillery Battalion adopted 8 February 1956., when DI adopted the unit was in West Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 7, 2021 Share #283 Posted October 7, 2021 3 hours ago, patches said: For Your Reference. The 254th Field Artillery Battalion adopted 8 February 1956., when DI adopted the unit was in West Germany. A recent topic where there was a Japan based unit in the post war period, that has the same motto, which needed clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 19, 2021 Share #284 Posted October 19, 2021 Lets post this in it's entirety for reference purposes, from the TIOH, this being the This We'll Defend Drill Sergeants Badge, for our purposes it will be the small Distinctive Unit Insignia it started out as in early 1958 as Distinctive Unit Insignia worn by all personnel of U.S, Army Training Activities, worn just like a unit crest to include helmet liner decals. There can be some confusion by some members who are unaware that this Drill Sergeant Badge was also a DUI when seen say on the shoulder loops of a uniform from the very late 50s into the 60s. Do not think it is worn as a DUI anymore since the early-sh mid-sh 70s, as these training establishments have DUIs of their own, in example the Infantry School Ft Benning that started to exclusively give Infantry AIT in like 1974, they simply wear the well known FOLLOW ME with Bayonet DUI, and that would include the Drill Sergeants, they'll wear the Drill Sergeant Badge in cloth or metal on the pocket, but they'll be wearing the DUI of their parent organization. Drill Sergeant - Identification Badge Description A gold plated metal and enamel insignia, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 1 51/64 inches (4.56 cm) in height, consisting of a flaming torch above a breast plate and upon in front of a rattlesnake on a green background, grasping in its mouth at upper right and with its tail at upper left, the ends of an encircling scroll inscribed ''THIS WE'LL DEFEND'' in black letters, between 13 black stars, 7 on the left and 6 on the right. Symbolism Some elements of the design are adapted from the United States Army Flag and the Seal of the Department of the Army (a snake, the motto and scroll and the armor). Also contained in the design is the torch of liberty and 13 stars. Eligibility and Criteria See Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards. Background The metal badge was first approved as the distinctive insignia for wear by trainer personnel assigned to U.S. Army Training Activities on 15 January 1958. The insignia for Trainer Personnel was authorized for wear by drill sergeants assigned to training commands in 1964. At this time, the insignia was authorized for wear in metal and embroidered form. The embroidered version was manufactured in full color (yellow, green and black) and subdued. In 1969, policy was changed and it was mandatory to wear subdued insignia on field clothing. At this time, the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, embroidered, was no longer authorized for wear in full color. Subdued Badge A subdued badge is authorized in a flat black metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 19, 2021 Share #285 Posted October 19, 2021 3 hours ago, patches said: Lets post this in it's entirety for reference purposes, from the TIOH, this being the This We'll Defend Drill Sergeants Badge, for our purposes it will be the small Distinctive Unit Insignia it started out as in early 1958 as Distinctive Unit Insignia worn by all personnel of U.S, Army Training Activities, worn just like a unit crest to include helmet liner decals. There can be some confusion by some members who are unaware that this Drill Sergeant Badge was also a DUI when seen say on the shoulder loops of a uniform from the very late 50s into the 60s. Do not think it is worn as a DUI anymore since the early-sh mid-sh 70s, as these training establishments have DUIs of their own, in example the Infantry School Ft Benning that started to exclusively give Infantry AIT in like 1974, they simply wear the well known FOLLOW ME with Bayonet DUI, and that would include the Drill Sergeants, they'll wear the Drill Sergeant Badge in cloth or metal on the pocket, but they'll be wearing the DUI of their parent organization. Drill Sergeant - Identification Badge Description A gold plated metal and enamel insignia, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 1 51/64 inches (4.56 cm) in height, consisting of a flaming torch above a breast plate and upon in front of a rattlesnake on a green background, grasping in its mouth at upper right and with its tail at upper left, the ends of an encircling scroll inscribed ''THIS WE'LL DEFEND'' in black letters, between 13 black stars, 7 on the left and 6 on the right. Symbolism Some elements of the design are adapted from the United States Army Flag and the Seal of the Department of the Army (a snake, the motto and scroll and the armor). Also contained in the design is the torch of liberty and 13 stars. Eligibility and Criteria See Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards. Background The metal badge was first approved as the distinctive insignia for wear by trainer personnel assigned to U.S. Army Training Activities on 15 January 1958. The insignia for Trainer Personnel was authorized for wear by drill sergeants assigned to training commands in 1964. At this time, the insignia was authorized for wear in metal and embroidered form. The embroidered version was manufactured in full color (yellow, green and black) and subdued. In 1969, policy was changed and it was mandatory to wear subdued insignia on field clothing. At this time, the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, embroidered, was no longer authorized for wear in full color. Subdued Badge A subdued badge is authorized in a flat black metal finish. An example of the no longer wearing of the THIS WE'LL DEFEND DUI. One of my Company Drill Sergeants at Ft Benning Jan-April 1980, the late Doyle Poe, photo was taken sometime in 1979 probably, see the wear of the Infantry School DUI. Now say in a 1967 portrait of a Drill Sergeant here at Ft Benning (Benning gave only Basic Training in the Vietnam War period and ws not a part of the Infantry School, in example these guys wore the 3rd Army patch,, not the Infantry School's), chances are he'd be wearing the THIS WE'LL DEFEND DUI on his Shoulder Loops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 19, 2021 Share #286 Posted November 19, 2021 The Pennsyvania National Guard Officr Candidate School DUI, this OCS one being from at least the early 1960s. We gather it is a Black Keystone rather then Red to make it similar to the standard Army OCS patch. DUI IDed by member heftaa01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted December 9, 2021 Share #287 Posted December 9, 2021 The 1950s 61st Tank Battalion, assigned to the 9th Infantry Division, unit inactivated under CARS December 1 1957, never to RIDE AGAIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted December 18, 2021 Share #288 Posted December 18, 2021 1950s 780th Field Artillery Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve in Virginia as 2nd Army Troop Unit, , called to active duty for service in Korea, serves as a X Corps Artillery Unit, kind of in limbo after December 1954 when it leaves Korea, probably a paper unit, officially inactivated in 1955, but reactivated in 1956, and back to the Reserves under 2nd Army, inactivated under CARS in 1959. DUI adopted November 1951 when unit was in Korea. DUI here is a Pin Back Meyer, Pre 1954. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted December 18, 2021 Share #289 Posted December 18, 2021 1st version, ca. 1922 of 203rd CA (safety pin through loop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 3, 2022 Share #290 Posted January 3, 2022 Pair of 10th Constab Sq DIs - note diff in scroll lettering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 3, 2022 Share #291 Posted January 3, 2022 37th Constab Sq HQ Trp DI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 3, 2022 Share #292 Posted January 3, 2022 123rd Constab Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 3, 2022 Share #293 Posted January 3, 2022 132nd AAA Bn (T) 581st AAA Bn (M) ("The Budweiser Boys") 603rd Tank Co (B) (Div recon for 1st Cav Div WW 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 4, 2022 Share #294 Posted January 4, 2022 The 93rd Infantry Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia, the 93rd Infantry Brigade was a Separate Non Divisional Brigade of the New York National Guard in 20s-30s, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/93rd_Infantry_Brigade_(United_States) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 4, 2022 Share #295 Posted January 4, 2022 For Reference German Made A Pair of Occupation 26th Infantry Embroidered DUIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 13, 2022 Share #296 Posted January 13, 2022 56th AIB -12th AD (painted, GM SB NHM) 86th ID (painted PM PB HM G. Valdez) 38th ID (painted PM NHM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 13, 2022 Share #297 Posted January 13, 2022 121st AAA Gun Bn (US made, NHM sterling - also worn by 121st CA Bn - Sep) Motto: IMPETUS ET OFFENSIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 22, 2022 Share #298 Posted January 22, 2022 The 373rd Armored Infantry Battalion, this 50s unit was a separate unit in the19th Armor Group, 7th Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 24, 2022 Share #299 Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 9:04 PM, patches said: The 373rd Armored Infantry Battalion, this 50s unit was a separate unit in the19th Armor Group, 7th Army Prior to that, the 373rd AIB was assigned to the US Constabulary, along with the 370th and 371st AIBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 24, 2022 Share #300 Posted January 24, 2022 Here are some tank battalion DIs: 743rd, 745th and 751st Tk Bns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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