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    Posted 7 years ago

    Cinnimin
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    My family and I need to know what significance this pin has and the history behind it. Any help is appreciated.

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    1. Trey Trey, 7 years ago
      Welcome to C.W.:)
    2. flashlarue flashlarue, 7 years ago
      It is an Army DUI (distinguish unit insignia). They used to be worn on the collars of the dress uniform and now are worn on she shoulders. I am not sure which unit this one is for.
    3. RCassano, 7 years ago
      Agreed. It's a "distinctive unit insignia" for the military (probably Army). It identifies a particular unit or command. Unless it was a very common unit, well known to all, it would be impossible to identify, aside from those who have seen it or worn it. There are literally thousands of them. Here's a complete guide for all issued distinctive unit insignia, if you have a lot of time on your hands:

      http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryList.aspx?CategoryId=22&grp=2&menu=Uniformed
    4. scottvez scottvez, 7 years ago
      Not a hard search. The colors and components usually provide enough information for a google search.

      This is the DUI for the 21st FA:

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_Field_Artillery_Regiment

      While this took a few minutes to find, most DUI can be quickly found by entering the unit motto in a search engine (not found on this crest).

      scott
    5. RCassano, 7 years ago
      Nice work @scottvez. I was searching at 2 a.m. so my attention span was a bit short.
    6. Cinnimin, 7 years ago
      Thank you so very much.
    7. scottvez scottvez, 7 years ago
      Glad to help out.

      This was actually a fairly quick find with less than a handful of searches (lots to go on). Those with a unit motto can usually be found on the first search.

      scott

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