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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 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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| 22nd Chemical Company | |
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2-DIPW-21. Design approved February 6, 1930. The shield is blue with a diagonal green band representing the Panama Canal, the district to which the organization was assigned, while the dragon is taken from the coat of arms of the 1st Gas Regiment. Campaigns: WWI - Lys, Aisne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Flanders, Lorraine. 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. $6.50 |
| 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion | |
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2-DIPW-22. Design approved May 1, 1962. The sphinx, mythical Greek she-monster who proposed a riddle, is representative of the intelligence mission. Black refers to the coat of arms of the Old Rhineland District of Pfalz in Germany where the unit was activated in 1961. The numerical designation and mission are indicated by the two roundels or lenses directing their gaze downward. Campaigns: Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "OCULI CULTUS SECRETI" (The Eyes of Intelligence). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 4th Transportation Battalion | |
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2-DIPW-23. Design approved February 1, 1968. The lion, from the coat of arms of Normandy, denotes the assault landing of June, 1944, in which the unit participated as the 4th Quartermaster Battalion (Mobile). The fleurs-de-lis represent France, where the unit participated in three campaigns during WW2. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "DRIVING FOR PEACE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 553rd Supply and Service Battalion | |
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2-DIPW-24. Design approved June 28, 1967. Capability for coordination and supervision of QM Petroleum Supply Companies is indicated by the black wavy area. The wheel refers to the Transportation Company. Campaigns: WW2 - Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "ASK - WE DO". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 503rd Support Battalion | |
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2-DIPW-25. Design approved December 23, 1954. Buff and blue are the colors of the quartermaster corps representing former service of the unit. The acorn commemorates the organization's citation by the Belgian Army for effective resistance during the first phase of the Ardennes Offensive and campaign honors in Europe during WW2. The interlaced annulets depict chain mail and are in yellow, the color for armor, to represent the Battalion's association with the Third Armored Division. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "LOYAL SERVICE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused $5.50 |
| 728th Military Police Battalion | |
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2-DIPW-26. Design approved June 12, 1953. The red bendlet and anvil symbolize the River Rouge and the vital Detroit industrial area, which the organization protected during WW2. The Korean bell represents Korean service. Campaigns: Korean War - eight campaigns. Motto: "IN PEACE AS IN WAR". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 7th United States Army Non-Commissioned Officers Academy | |
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2-DIPW-27. Design approved August 5, 1958. The white and blue field represent the sate colors of Bavaria. The small figure is a "Munisch Kindl," a child dressed as a monk. The city symbol of Munich along with the state colors of Bavaria represent the birth place of the Academy. The Seventh US Army insignia denotes the parent organization of the Academy. Campaigns: None. Motto: "NCO ACADEMY". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| I Corps (Obsolete) | |
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2-DIPW-28. Design approved May 21, 1970. The motif of the distinctive insignia are symbolic of service in three wars. The gold fleur-de-lis represents service in WWI. The white seven-pointed star surrounded by a sea of dark blue represents service in the Pacific Theater in WW2. The harsh black line dividing the shield denotes the demilitarized zone. The ten stars and taeguk represent campaigns participated in during the Korean War. Campaigns: WW1 - Ile de France 1918, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Champagne 1918, Lorraine 1918, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne; WW2 - Papua, New Guinea, Luzon; Korean War - 10 campaigns. Motto: none. DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| VII Corps | |
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2-DIPW-29. Design approved September 30. 1969. The scarlet seven-pointed star refers to the corps' numerical designation. The blue fleur-de-lis refers to service in WW1. The lion (from the coat of arms of Normandy), spearhead, and star symbolize the assault landing at Utah Beach, which spearheaded the American landing on the Normandy beaches. The four other stars represent campaigns in WW2. Campaigns: WWI - WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. 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 |
| US Army Criminal Investigation Command | |
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2-DIPW-30. Design approved June 16, 1972. The central star symbolizes centralized command. The grid lines refer to the latitude and longitude lines of the globe referring to the worldwide activities of the organization. The web, a symbol of criminal apprehension and the outer points of the star further symbolize far-reaching authority. Campaigns: none. Motto: "DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| Dental Activity Redstone Arsenal (Dentac Redstone Arsenal) | |
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2-DIPW-31. Design approved May 14, 1980. A red cross is emblematic of aid and assistance. The pearl-like white of a moonstone gem alludes to dentistry. The arrowhead, symbolic of missile and space technology; the moonstone; and the colors scarlet and white refer to the unit's home, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Campaigns: none. Motto: "DEDICATED DENTAL SERVICE". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| Military Personnel Center | |
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2-DIPW-32. Design approved June 23, 1977. The Globe symbolizes worldwide distribution and individual management of soldiers, represented by the sword. The pentagon identifies the center as an HQDA field operating agency. Campaigns: none. Motto: "PARATUS TRIUMPHARE" (Prepared To Win). DI Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 503rd Aviation Battalion | |
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2-DIPW-33. Design approved January 16, 1964. The white star symbolizes guidence and is also used as an identification marking on aircraft. The reversed pile terminating in a star refers to reconnaissance from the sky and the blue tip of the pile simulates an aircraft in flight. Campaign: Vietnam - 10 campaigns. Motto: "VISION SUPPORT AND SUCCOR". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| Adjutant General Center/Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center | |
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2-DIPW-34. Design approved January 7, 1974. The four arrows, issuing from the silver annulet, simulating a compass, refer to the mission of the Center; providing worldwide management of Army administrative systems, US Army Reserve components, systems and personnel. The crossed quills represent the administrative function and the sword is fir the military mission. Campaigns: none. Motto: "MILITES ADJUVARE" (To Serve The Troops). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| Oklahoma Army National Guard | |
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2-DIPW-35. Design approved August 7, 1937. The Indian with war bonnet appears on the state seal, representing the state's heritage of the Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw, Seminole , and Cherokee Indians, and indicating Oklahoma as the last home of the native American. This territory was a portion of the Louisiana Purchase and the wreath is accordingly gold and blue. Campaigns: none. Motto: None. DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $6.50 |
| 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) | |
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2-DIPW-36. Design approved March 10. 1969. Yellow, Blue and red are colors from the division's shoulder sleeve insignia. The tank tread, cannon, and lightning flash symbolize mobility, power, and speed. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "HELL ON WHEELS". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $6.50 |
| 2nd Armored Cavalry | |
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2-DIPW-37. Design approved January 16, 1923. The insignia is a gold, eight-pointed star of rays. Mexican War commemorated by the green palmetto leaf. The white fleur-de-lis represents campaign service in France during WW1. Campaigns: WW1 - Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Oise-Aisne, Chanpagne 1918. WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Leyte, Ryukyus, Western Pacific. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "TOUJOURS PRET" (Always Ready). DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 7th Cavalry | |
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2-DIPW-38. Design approved June 28, 1924. The arm with hand in a buckskin gauntlet, grasping an old style US Army saber represents the position of "Raise Saber" taken at the command "Charge". Campaigns: Mexican Expedition, Mexico 1916-17; WW2 - New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Leyte, Luzon. Korean War - 8 campaigns. Vietnam - 15 campaigns; Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "GARRY OWEN". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 11th Armored Cavalry | |
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2-DIPW-39. Design approved January 6, 1925. Organized in 1901. Service in the Philippines - crossed bolos, Mexican border indicated by cactus. Crest is horse's head, symbolic of cavalry. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Vietnam: 15 campaigns. Motto: "ALLONS". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
| 32nd Armor | |
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2-DIPW-40. Design approved December 6, 1941. The Armor was originally activity as the 2nd Armored Regiment at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana in 1941. The shield is yellow for cavalry. The bend raguly in red symbolizes the cutting firepower of the Armor. Campaigns: WW2 - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Armed Forces Expeditions - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Motto: "VICTORY OR DEATH". DI manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc., Central Falls, RI (E23). On Institute of Heraldry U.S.A. Card. Unused. $5.50 |
