A set of original sterling silver distinctive unit insignia for the World War II US 629th Tank Destroyer Battalion. These DI were made by Dondero. Fronts and backs of both are shown.The 629th Tank Destroyer Battalion was established 15 December 1941, at Fort Meade, Maryland. Arrived in Liverpool, England, on 9 January, 1944 and disembarked at Omaha Beach on 2 July with M10s. Performed artillery missions in Caumont sector. Joined 30th Infantry Division in fighting at Mortain in early August, then supported reduction of the Falaise Pocket. Participated in V Corps parade through Paris on 29 August. Advanced to Luxembourg by early September and then supported operations in the Hürtgen Forest and against the Siegfried Line. Shifted to Ardennes sector on 24 December. Fought to eliminate the Bulge in January 1945. Joined renewed assault on Siegfried Line in February. Crossed Rhine River into Remagen bridgehead on 11 March and converted to the M36 that same month. Participated in operations against the Ruhr Pocket in April, then conducted road march south to Bavaria and reached the Isar River before ending offensive operations. Title: WWII 629th Tank Destroyer Distinctive Insignia Book Condition: Excellent Categories: ARTIFACTS & MILITARIA Seller ID: m0010
