Vintage Berlin Brigade Combat Support Battalion Crest Pin-Deactivated Unit- USA For Sale

Vintage Berlin Brigade Combat Support Battalion Crest Pin-Deactivated Unit- USA
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Vintage Berlin Brigade Combat Support Battalion Crest Pin-Deactivated Unit- USA:
$5.00

Authentic Vintage Berlin Brigade Combat Support Battalion Crest - "Serves The Select" (Deactivated Unit)

Up for sale is a high-quality vintage unit crest for the Combat Support Battalion of the Berlin Brigade (Deactivated Unit)This unit was a critical part of the U.S. Army's presence in West Berlin throughout the Cold War, serving as a frontline outpost behind the Iron Curtain.

Design Symbolism:The insignia features the iconic "Torch of Liberty" rising above the bricks of the Berlin Wall, flanked by crossed axes representing the combat support mission. The scroll at the bottom proudly displays the unit motto: "SERVES THE SELECT."

Details & Condition:

  • Era: Late Cold War (1980s–Early 1990s).

  • Face: The enamel is in beautiful condition—vibrant red, black, and gold colors with no chips or cracking.

  • Reverse: Features a dual-post back with a pebbled texture.

  • The "Hidden" Hallmark: This pin features a factory-applied resin reinforcement over the original manufacturer mark. This is a recognized occurrence in military insignia production where hallmarks (likely G23 - Ira Green, Inc.) were covered during contract reassignments or surplus processing.

  • Origin: Made in the USA by a government-contracted manufacturer.

Reverse features a standard pebbled texture with a factory-applied resin reinforcement over the original hallmark—a common feature in mid-era US military contract pins.
FASTENER DETAILS (AI TOLD ME SO)

Based on the visible fragments and standard production for Ira Green (G23) or similar contract insignia:

  • "MADE IN USA": This is the most common stamp for this specific type of pebbled-finish butterfly clutch. The "M" and "A" characters are often the most discernible near the top curve.

  • "BALLOU REG'D": This is the second most likely candidate. B.A. Ballou & Co. was the primary supplier for these fasteners, and their stamp often follows that exact circular path.

Key Visual Indicators

  • The Pebble Texture: This heavy, non-reflective "pebbled" gold finish was a standard military requirement to reduce glare and increase durability.

  • Worn Impression: The "ghosting" of the letters you see is caused by the gold plating filling in the stamp during the manufacturing process, which was common in mass-produced government-contracted batches.

  • Significance for Your Berlin Brigade Crest: Having these stamped fasteners—even if the letters are faint—further confirms that this is a genuine period-correct item. It indicates the crest was issued with its original matching hardware rather than having modern, generic replacements.

This is a must-have for collectors of Cold War history or those who served on the "island of freedom" that was West Berlin. Lots of variables but this is what I came out with during my research. Figured I'd post what I came across. These unknown (likely ) scenarios will not have an impact on how I price this listing. Just passing alone what I have found to be most likely.
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