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Post WW2 U.S. Regimental Crests, Distinctive Regimental Insignia, Enamel DI's. |
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Regimental
Crests; Distinctive Insignia and Di's refer to colorful enameled insignia,
which extol the historical military honors and achievements of a specific
unit. Many units have had a long and colorful history, for some, heir
histories and honors may reach as far back as the U.S. Revolution. These
honors and achievements are subtlety displayed on their uniforms,
through heraldic symbolism, in the form of these enameled insignia. Each
unit has its own particular colors, symbols and shape, which identifies
it distinctly from other units; The Regimental Crests offered in this
section are authorized, regulation military crests and have been
manufactured post WW2, The uniqueness and variety of these crests make fertile
ground for the military collector. NOTE: In some cases, the bright finish on the DI's shows up very dark when they are scanned; they are actually not the dark color as they may appear in the image. |
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All DI's on this page have double clutch back fasteners unless otherwise noted. |
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| US Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Hood | |
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1-DIPW-1. Design for DI was approved Sept. 9, 1969. The white star refers to Texas, location of Fort Hood. Serpents refer to healing arts. Triangular segment denotes the medical support rendered at the largest permanent Armored Post in the US. Motto: "CARE AND CONCERN". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 121st Evacuation Hospital | |
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1-DIPW-2. Design for DI was approved January 19, 1972. The cross indicates mission of the hospital to care for the sick and wounded. Two ermine spots represent two campaigns in WW2 - Rhineland and Central Europe. Three taeguks and six rays represent nine campaigns during the Korean War. Motto: "OUR MISSION YOUR HEALTH". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 43rd Surgical Hospital | |
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1-DIPW-3. Design approved January 15, 1970. Service in India and Burma is symbolized by the Asoka wheel from the Indian national flag and the Burmese lion from the seal of Burma. The taeguk alludes to service in Korea. Campaign in WW2 - India_Burma. Korean War - Third Winter, Summer 1953. Motto: "BEST CARE ANYWHERE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 47th Support Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-4. Design approved March 28, 1941. The shield is maroon and white indicating original designation in 1939 as the 4th Medical Squadron (Mechanized). The staff of Aesculapius is a symbol for the Army Medical Corps. Campaigns in WW2 - Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, Po Valley, Algeria-French Morocco. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: MODERN PIONEERS". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 26th Signal Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-5. Design approved March 27, 1942. The three telegraph poles refer to the unit's mission of installing, operating, and maintaining area signal centers as part of the Army area signal system. The lightning bolt refers to all electronic equipment used in the accomplishment of mission. The demi-sun indicates round-the-clock service given by the unit regardless of weather and conditions. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Five campaigns in the Korean War, Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: WEATHER OR NOT". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 52nd Signal Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-6. Design approved November 19, 1941. The tower and flashes show the unit's early mission, construction and operation of the message center. Campaigns: WW2 - New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, Southern Philippines; Vietnam - eleven offensives and counteroffensives. Motto: "WE TRANSMIT". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 122nd Signal Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-7. Design approved February 16, 1959. The five divisions at the top of the shield represent participation in five campaigns during WWII. The ten red and blue divisions in base, colors of the Korean taeguk, refer to the battalion's participation in ten campaigns during the Korean War. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 123rd Signal Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-8. Design approved January 21, 1958. The crowing cock, from the arms of a Marne province, represents service as the 5th Field Signal Battalion during WWI. The mace from the arms of Colmar for service in the Colmar Pocket. The triangle represents the Iron Triangle in Korea which the unit helped to hold during the Korean War. Campaigns: WWI - Aisne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-_Marne, St.Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne,Champagne 1918. WW2 - Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggio, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Korean War - eight campaigns. Motto: "PRIMA VOX AUDIAT" (The First Voice Heard). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 304th Signal Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-9. Design approved June 29, 1953. The lightning flash symbolizes the rapid communications provided by the battalion. The blue waves represent the many amphibious operations conducted by the Eighth Army during WW2. Campaigns: WW2 - New Guinea, Leyte. Korean War - 10 campaigns. Motto: "PRET TOUJOURS PRET" (Ready, Always, Ready). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 9th Engineer Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-10. Design approved January 14, 1921. The wavy chevron shows the service of the unit along the Rio Grande. The horses head stands for its mounted status. The Star is the Lone Star of Texas. The canton shows the parent organization, the 2nd Engineers. The crest is a Gila monster on a wreath. Campaigns: WW2 - Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "ASISTRIREMOS" (We Will Assist). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry, U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 35th Engineer Brigade | |
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1-DIPW-11. Design approved October 7, 1970. The crossed bayonets suggest the unit's combat capability. The Aleutian Islands, where the unit campaigned during WW2 are indicated by the initial "A" formed by the position of the bayonets and horizontal blue bars. The white area within relates to the mountainous terrain and cold and foggy climates of the Aleutian Islands. Campaigns: WW2 - Aleutian Islands. Motto: "NO TASK TOO LARGE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 79th Engineer Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-12. Design approved September 15, 1950. The pile represents engineer aspects of the unit. The sun, from the Philippine flag, is for WW2 service. Campaigns: WW2 - New Guinea, Luzon. Korean War- eight campaigns. Motto: FAIT ACCOMPLI" (It Is Accomplished). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 SOLD |
| 483rd Engineer Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-13. Design approved May 3, 1956. The mallet represents the building function of the battalion and the sword its combat mission. The escallop refers to tropical water and symbolizes service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Campaigns: WW2 - Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Motto: "FAITH FORTITUDE STRENGTH". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E32). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 559th Engineer Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-14. Design approved November 11, 1969. The bridge refers to the engineer construction. The three merlons of the battlement stand for participation in three campaigns during WW2. The caltrop represents the unit's combat support function. Campaigns: WW2 - Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Motto: "WHATEVER THE JOB". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On the Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 724th Engineer Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-15. Design approved January 8, 1957. The heraldic device for a mountain represents the many lakes in Northern Wisconsin, the unit's home. The broadaxes and bayonet show the historic combat mission of the unit. The crest of a badger is for the Wisconsin National Guard. Campaigns: WW2 - New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon. Motto: "MEN OF THE NORTH". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI. (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 66th Maintenance Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-16. Design approved May 12, 1966. The lion rampant represents service in Europe and the torii gate for service in the Far East and Korea. The branches of hedge shrub refer to the battalion's invention and installation of the steel hedgerow cutters that were placed on the front of tanks in the fighting in Normandy during World War II. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Ryukyus, New Guinea, Luzon. Nine campaigns in the Korean War and Armed Forces Expeditions - Kuwait. Motto: "PRIDE IN SERVICE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $6.50 |
| 71st Maintenance Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-17. Design approved August 10, 1966. The finer rays below the stars denote the many skills employed by the members of the battalion in the performance of their mission. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe; Armed Forces Expeditions - Kuwait. Motto: "MOBILE REPAIR". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 701st Support Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-18. Design approved May 26, 1954. The design of the insignia commemorates the service of the unit, designated the 701st Ordnance Light Maintenance Company, during World War II. The two crosses pattee recall the Croix de Guerre with Palm awarded the unit by the French Army for action at Kasserine and at the Normandy beachhead. The Maltese crosses represent the unit's two citations awarded by the Belgian Army for action at Mons and at Eupen-Malmedy. Campaigns: WW2 - Algeria-Frence Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Vietnam - 11 campaigns. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: SERVITIUM ET COR CORDIS" (Service And Courage Of Heart). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 101st Ordnance Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-19. Design approved August 1, 1966. The unit is symbolized by the projectiles and grenade, which refer to the propulsion and fire-power of ordnance and ordnance stores in general. The arrangement of the elements simulate the number "101", indicating the unit's numerical designation. Campaigns: WW2 - Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland. Armed Forces Expeditions: - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: none. DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 197th Ordnance Battalion | |
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1-DIPW-20. Design approved October 26, 1967. The unit's mission is shown by the live bomb for supervision of administrative, tactical, and technical aspects of munitions. Ropes allude to recovery, removal, and safe rendering of explosives. Campaigns: WW2 - Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe. Motto: "VICTORIA ET FIRMAMEN" (Victory And Support). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |