Original U.S. WWII 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Swallowtail Guidon Pennant with 4 Unit Pins Water Jacket Assembly so long term use would

so long term use would quickly wear away the blade

This marking indicates issue most likely to a the 137th Engineer/Pioneer regiment

the RCT received orders attaching it to the 78th Infantry Division at Simmerath

There is also a very nice securing strap

hence its remarkable condition

Original U.S. WWII 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Swallowtail Guidon Pennant with 4 Unit Pins Water Jacket Assembly so long term use wouldOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the United States Military, a guidon is a military standard that company battery troop or platoon sized detachments carry to signify their unit designation and branch corps affiliation or the title of the individual who carries it. A basic guidon can be rectangular, but more often has a triangular portion removed from the fly (known as "swallow tailed"). This wonderful example was used by a U. S. Army artillery