Uncategorised MERRILL'S MARAUDERS BADGE PIN

[arrestanddevelopment]

..PICKED THIS MERRILL'S MARAUDERS BADGE PIN UP.

if anyone can advise on when this was made etc it would be appreciated.

thanks

steve

[army historian]

Probably post WW2 - D22 Denmark’s Military Equipment Corp., Astoria/New York, NY. Also the 10012 is a zip code for New York.

Edited June 11, 2013 by army historian

[IrishGunner]

Definitely post WW2 - even newer. This is the Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) for the 75th Ranger Regiment. The design was originally approved in 1969 for the 75th Infantry Regiment, it became the DUI for the 75th Ranger Regiment in 1986. Of course, the design is based upon the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly referred to as Merrill's Marauders. More info here: http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Heraldry/ArmyDUISSICOA/ArmyHeraldryUnit.aspx?u=5871

As for exact date, I can't say, but I would put it post-1986.

Edited June 11, 2013 by IrishGunner

[Doc]

ZIP codes weren't used until 1963, so it has to be after that year.