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What does world war 2 distinguished unit badge go 36 HQ wd 44 mean?
The Distinguished Unit Badge was something new for World War Two. It was awarded to all members of the unit, when that unit had performed to such a high standard that if it were a single soldier, the soldier would be entitled to the Distinguished Service Cross. This is a high standard indeed. The only award higher than a Distinguished Service Cross is the Medal of Honor. The badge itself was a plain dark blue enameled rectangle of metal. It was worn over the right pocket on the chest - the opposite side from where all other badges and ribbons ("fruit salad") was worn. "go 36 hq wd 44" means General Order Number 36 of the Headquarters, War Department, 1944. This was the order from the War Department which recognized the particular unit in question and awarded the badge. During WWII there was still a War Department and a Navy Department; the two were not combined into the Department of Defense until 1947. Today the Distinguished Unit Badge has been replaced by the Presidential Unit Citation.
What is a World War 2 German Stormtrooper's badge worth?
About $200-500$ depending on condition
Trying to identify a military badge it is Vietnam era has wings a rifle crossed with a lighting bolt there is a small shield in the middle of the wings any help?
1. Is it a metal badge, or a cloth badge based upon a metal one? 2. Is it a badge or shoulder patch, or unit crest (battalion crest)? 3. Is it a collar insignia? During the Vietnam War, for the US Army, "wings" signified aviation; "crossed rifles" indicated infantry; a "lightning bolt" and a "small shield" hints at being a battalion crest (unit crest). Combined altogether indicates either an "in-country home made" badge (was was extremely common) or possibly an ARP (Aerial Rifle Platoon) platoon badge. ARPs were an authorized unit...but they may have existed only in Vietnam. ARPs and LRRPs (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) seem to be the only Vietnam War outfits that have disappeared; the Green Beret (SF), SEALS, Rangers, Recon, and Snipers still exist.
Which unit suffered most casualties in World War 2?
101st airborne
What did OCTU stand for during World War 2?
Officer Cadet Training Unit.
What does world war 2 distinguished unit badge go 36 HQ wd 44 mean?
The Distinguished Unit Badge was something new for World War Two. It was awarded to all members of the unit, when that unit had performed to such a high standard that if it were a single soldier, the soldier would be entitled to the Distinguished Service Cross. This is a high standard indeed. The only award higher than a Distinguished Service Cross is the Medal of Honor. The badge itself was a plain dark blue enameled rectangle of metal. It was worn over the right pocket on the chest - the opposite side from where all other badges and ribbons ("fruit salad") was worn. "go 36 hq wd 44" means General Order Number 36 of the Headquarters, War Department, 1944. This was the order from the War Department which recognized the particular unit in question and awarded the badge. During WWII there was still a War Department and a Navy Department; the two were not combined into the Department of Defense until 1947. Today the Distinguished Unit Badge has been replaced by the Presidential Unit Citation.
What were the African American pilots in World War 2 distinguished as?
Tuskegee Airmen .
What does a World War 2 soldier's hat badge with two oak or laurel leaves in a V shape with crossed Enfield rifles symbolize?
If the badge you have is the same as the one here, wargamming.com then it is an Expert Rifleman Badge. It was obsolete by World War Two, but many who won it previously still wore it during the war.
What is a World War II army sharpshooter badge worth?
$5 see ebay
How many awards did john glenn receive distinguished flying cross?
John Glenn was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his military service as a pilot during World War II and the Korean War.
What is a World War 2 German Stormtrooper's badge worth?
About $200-500$ depending on condition
When was Destroyer War Badge created?
Destroyer War Badge was created on 1940-06-04.
When was Minesweeper War Badge created?
Minesweeper War Badge was created on 1940-08-31.
What is a sterling silver World War 2 army sharpshooter badge worth?
$10 try ebay
When was U-boat War Badge created?
U-boat War Badge was created on 1918-02-01.
When was Naval Artillery War Badge created?
Naval Artillery War Badge was created on 1941-06-24.
What does the badge mean at the end of a cod world at war match?
it means you've been promoted to a higher rank
