The 118 Ordnance Company 118A(C/a, b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a clutch back, single piece back: rectangular shaped bar, hand soldered design. Collectors often search for this type of item as a Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: Germany
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Clutch Back, Single Piece Back: Rectangular Shaped Bar, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 118th Ordnance Company is a unit within the United States Army Ordnance Corps. The company’s primary mission is to provide ordnance support, which includes the maintenance, repair, and supply of weapons, munitions, and related equipment. The unit has historically been responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of military equipment and supporting combat and logistical operations. While specific details about the unit’s activations, campaigns, and reorganizations are limited in publicly available sources, the 118th Ordnance Company is part of the broader tradition of Army ordnance units that have played a critical role in sustaining U.S. military operations both in peacetime and during conflicts.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_Corps_(United_States_Army)