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1/83rd
Artillery Unit Crest Patches, Decals,
Hats and Unit Hat Patches, Challenge Coins
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All the proceeds from
the sale of these 5 items will go to the 1/83rd Reunion
fund. a. 1/83rd Unit Crest Patch (3.25"h x 2.75"w) - $6 each.
Here is a photo.
b. 1/83rd Unit Crest Decal (Decal is round 3.5" x 3.5") - $5 each. Here is a
photo.
c. 1/83rd Hat (Adjustable-Black only) - $20 each. Here is a
photo.
d. 1/83rd Unit Hat Patch (same patch as is on the 1/83rd
hat, 3"h x 6"w) - $6 each.
Here is a photo.
e. 1/83rd Challenge
Coins (Available in 2 versions, one with firebase
names and one without, please specify which version you
want when ordering, 1.75" diameter) - $25 each.
Here is a photo.
Shipping and handling is included in the above prices.
Check, Money Order or Cash only, no credit cards.
To order the
above items only,
contact Bill Taggart at
artillery_83rd@yahoo.com
or
856-228-5614
(my contact info is also on the Roster). Make sure you
supply your mailing address and phone number when making your request. |
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History of the Challenge Coin |
Some
have asked about the origin of the Challenge Coin. Here
are a few things that I have found but more is also
available if you go to Google and search for "history
of the challenge coin".
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually
military), bearing an organization's insignia or emblem
and carried by the organization's members.
Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when
challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are
also collected by service members.
If someone claimed to be part of a unit you could
"Challenge" them to prove that they were and that the
coin was shown as a means of proof.
Here is more on this subject...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
http://mentalfloss.com/article/12630/brief-history-challenge-coins
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The items below
have to be purchased directly from the Vendor, not
through Bill Taggart. The sale of all of these items
does not benefit the 1/83rd Artillery Reunion
Fund.
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1/83rd Artillery
Ring
Warrior Rings
To build
your ring go to this website and then:
Click on the ARMY banner.
Then select "Battalions,
Divisions, Regiments & Units" and scroll down to the
83rd Field Artillery Regiment.
After that you have a
4-step procedure to build the ring the way you want it. |
Step 1 |
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After Step 4.
Remember, this
is an example, you can make several modifications. |
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Department of the Army Pamphlet 670–1
Uniform and Insignia
Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and
Insignia
Note: this
is a large file and may take a little while to fully
load.
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Pages 175-176 of this
document mentions the wearing of Branch Insignia. I have
this here because some have questioned the appearance of
some unit merchandise where there are crossed cannons
with "83" on the top and "1" on the bottom like this...
In addition, here is a more on this
subject.
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1/83rd
Artillery Unit Crest Merchandise |
This vendor
has several items available with our unit crest and
more.
The 183rd merchandise starts
at the bottom of this page. |
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More 1/83rd Artillery Merchandise
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This is the
same vendor as the previous one but it is what is
available on Amazon. |
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1/83rd
Artillery Unit Crest Pin
The Supply Room
(Formerly
Depot USA)
(Code 49710 (DUI-0083E))
Price as of 4/9/15 $7.65 for one
Flying Tigers (Army/Navy Surplus)
(Code SKU U464)
Price as of 4/9/15 $10.75 for one
Uniform Items
(Formerly Uniform Accessories Unlimited)
(Code DUI-0083E)
Price as of 4/9/15 $14.75 for two |
These (3)
vendors all offer the same quality 83rd Artillery Unit Crest
Pins.
Note from
Bill Taggart:
"I have bought from all 3 of
these vendors and they are identical in quality, all are
very good." |
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24th Corps Items
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Link courtesy of Jim Braun (1/83rd -
70-71) |
Order Military Medals
Medals of America
and
USA Military Medals
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Misc Military Medals,
Pins, etc. |
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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts offers 1/83rd merchandise
in 2 varieties, one showing an 8-inch and one showing a 175mm. Here is a sample
and you can click here to see a larger photo.
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The following items are available:
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T-Shirt
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Long Sleeve
T-Shirt
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Pique Polo
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Pull over Hoodie
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Zip-up Jacket
These are available in sizes Small-5XL.
Information needed when you call to place an
order:
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Please state that
you're ordering already finished artwork
filed under the name Taggart.
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Contact name,
Phone number, and shipping address
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Desired garment
style and sizes
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Back design 1 or
2 for their garment
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Credit card
information
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts
2004 Lincoln Place
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 853-3764
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts
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