Original U.S. WWII Army Co. B 355th Infantry Regiment 89th Infantry Division Swallowtail Guidon on Partial Pole - Company Member was First to Fire his Weapon in Anger Against the Enemy Lanchester SMG A "Medal for Social Welfare"

A "Medal for Social Welfare" was also issued for lesser degrees of service

the original plating is mostly worn away

having been detached earlier in the battle

They are neatly machine sewn to the collar

though it definitely does show some wear through on the back

Original U.S. WWII Army Co. B 355th Infantry Regiment 89th Infantry Division Swallowtail Guidon on Partial Pole - Company Member was First to Fire his Weapon in Anger Against the Enemy Lanchester SMG A "Medal for Social Welfare"Original Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding original U. S. WWII infantry company guidon identified to Company B, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division, a regiment that fought across Germany during the final months of the war in Europe. The swallowtail guidon measures approximately 18 1 4 x 28 and retains its infantry crossed rifles insignia and unit designation. It is presently mounted to a partial wooden pole with decorative