The 63 Signal Battalion 63A(A/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a european vertical safety pin back, two piece back: circular fastening plate, 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: European Vertical Safety Pin Back, Two Piece Back: Circular Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 63rd Signal Battalion was constituted on 10 November 1941 in the Army of the United States as the 63rd Signal Battalion and activated on 1 June 1942 at Camp Crowder, Missouri. During World War II, the battalion participated in several campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 20 December 1945 in France. It was later allotted to the Regular Army and reactivated on 1 March 1951 at Camp Gordon, Georgia. The battalion has since supported various operations, including deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing communications and information systems support to U.S. Army and joint forces.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/63rd_Signal_Battalion; https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/63sig.htm