The 317 Signal Battalion 317A(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a german pin back, 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: German Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 317th Signal Battalion was constituted on 18 October 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 October 1944 in New Guinea. The battalion provided communications support during World War II, participating in campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 30 June 1946 in Japan. It was later allotted to the Regular Army and reactivated on 1 March 1951 at Camp Gordon, Georgia. The battalion continued to serve in various capacities, providing signal support for military operations and exercises. Over the years, the 317th Signal Battalion has been recognized for its contributions to military communications and its support of U.S. Army operations.
Sources:
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 317th Signal Battalion. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/317-sig.htm
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 317th Signal Battalion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/317th_Signal_Battalion