The 32 Tank Company 32B1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a 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: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 32nd Tank Company was a unit of the United States Army National Guard. It was organized and federally recognized on 1 April 1921 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was an element of the 32nd Division and served as a tank unit during the interwar period. On 15 October 1940, the 32nd Tank Company was inducted into federal service at Milwaukee as part of the mobilization for World War II. Subsequently, the unit was redesignated as Company D, 192nd Tank Battalion on 1 November 1940. The 192nd Tank Battalion, including the former 32nd Tank Company, was deployed to the Philippines, where it participated in the defense of Bataan during the early months of World War II. Many members of the unit 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