The 30 Tank Company 30B2(C/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~1/4" over "MASS" ~1/8" (incised). 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: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: Robbins Co. Inc.
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 30th Tank Company was a unit of the United States Army National Guard. It was organized and federally recognized on 3 June 1921 at Boston, Massachusetts. The company was an element of the 26th Division and served as a tank unit during the interwar period. The 30th Tank Company was inducted into federal service on 16 January 1941 at Boston as part of the mobilization for World War II. Subsequently, the unit was redesignated as Company D, 745th Tank Battalion on 1 February 1941. The 745th Tank Battalion later participated in several campaigns in the European Theater during World War II, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/745th_Tank_Battalion_(United_States)