58TH INFANTRY REGIMENT DUIMINT CONDITION/NEW!NEW *MINT CONDITION *CLUTCH BACKDENMARK HALLMARKAPPROX SIZE: 1W X 1-3/8HDistinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a chevron rompu point enhanced Argent between in chief two fleurs-de-lis the dexter of the last the sinister Or, and in base on an inescutheon Vert fimbriated or the second (Argent) a cross patée of the like (for the 4th Infantry). Attached below the shield a silver scroll inscribed "LOVE OF COUNTRY" in blue letters. Symbolism: This regiment was organized in 1917 from the Fourth Infantry shown on the small shield. The field is blue for Infantry. The regiment served in France in the Fourth Division shown by the ivy leaf from the shoulder insignia. The torpedo commemorates the first losses of the regiment when the Troop ship Moldavia carrying some of the regiment was torpedoed, May 23, 1918. The broken chevron commemorates the piercing of the German line between Soissons and Rheims, which are represented by the silver and golden fleurs-de-lis taken from the coat of arms of those cities respectively. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 26 Nov 1958.SHIPPING: Pleaseview theshipping calculator belowfor shipping costs to your location.Please note that items are shipped within 2 business from receipt of CLEARED PAYMENT. We do not control transit time. INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS can experience long delays, please be patient.Discounted shipping for multiple purchases is available foritems won within a 3 day period (single bulk payment). Just drop me a note when you are finished and I will prepare an invoice for you.PAYMENT INFO: PAYPAL ONLYElectronic payments are due within 3 days of product close.Check out my other items!
