204TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DUI DI CREST INSIGNIA

204TH MILITARY INELLIGENCENEW *MINT CONDITION *CLUTCH BACKDENMARK HALLMARKDistinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall consisting of a double webbed silver key, vertical with bow in base bearing a black ermine spot all between two silver fleurs-de-lis on a blue area enclosed by two silver lightning flashes arced from web to bow all above a curved scarlet scroll inscribed “SILENTLY WE DEFEND” in silver. Symbolism: Oriental blue and silver (gray) are the colors associated with Military Intelligence and a key is emblematic of authority and security. The double web and flashes represent the unit’s concern for both overt and covert security communications. The flashes also denote celerity in operation procedures, as well as allude to the unit’s Signal lineage. Initially designated the 3118th Signal Service Battalion, the unit participated in the Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, World War II, represented by the fleurs-de-lis and ermine spot. The scarlet scroll denotes the Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamer awarded the unit for service in the European Theater. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 502d Army Security Agency Group on 26 July 1972. Effective 1 July 1981, it was redesignated for the 502d Army Security Agency Battalion. The insignia was redesignated with the symbolism amended for the 204th Military Intelligence Battalion on 19 March 1987.SHIPPING: Pleaseview theshipping calculator belowfor shipping costs to your location.Please note that items are shipped within 2 business from receipt of CLEARED PAYMENT. We do not control transit time. INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS can experience long delays, please be patient.Discounted shipping for multiple purchases is available foritems won within a 3 day period (single bulk payment). Just drop me a note when you are finished and I will prepare an invoice for you.INSURANCE: Seller is not responsible for items not insured by the buyer. If insurance is available actual cost will be charged at buyers request. There may be other postal charges in order to obtain insurance and theywill also be the responsibility of the buyer.PAYMENT INFO: PAYPAL ONLYElectronic payments are due within 3 days of product close.Check out my other items!Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.