This is a German-made distinctive insignia for the United States Army 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion. The DI is a red, yellow and blue crest showing a feathered headdress, a horn and a caveman's head and reads DISCOVER THEN DESTROY.
VINTAGE:
WWII
SIZE:
1-1/4" height and 1-3/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:
Gold-plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:
C.POELLATH
SCHROBENHAUSEN
ITEM NOTES:
This item has been rated a level III rarity by ASMIC (the American Society of Military Insignia Collectors).
