The 31 Tank Company 31B2(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 A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~9.5mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~9.5mm (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: A.H. Dondero
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 31st Tank Company was a unit of the United States Army organized as part of the National Guard. It was federally recognized on 3 June 1921 at Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The company was an element of the 43rd Division and served as a tank unit during the interwar period. The 31st Tank Company was inducted into federal service on 24 February 1941 as part of the mobilization for World War II. On 1 April 1941, the unit was redesignated as Company D, 192nd Tank Battalion. The 192nd Tank Battalion, including the former 31st Tank Company, was deployed to the Philippines, where it participated in the defense of Bataan during the early months of the Pacific War. Many members of the battalion became prisoners of war following the fall of Bataan in April 1942.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 192nd Tank Battalion. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/192nd_Tank_Battalion
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 192nd Tank Battalion. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/192tb.htm