Great Cold War US Army 56th Artillery Brigade Pershing Missileman Badge Ca. 1970

Great Cold War United States Army 56th Artillery Brigade Pershing Missileman Badge, German-made circa 1970. During the Cold War the 56th was stationed in Bismarck Kaserne Germany. The badge shows artillery and reads: BRIGADE", "ARTILLERY", and shows the number: "56" at the missile point and "QRA" (Quick Reaction Alert) at the base of the badge. The QRA protocol was initiated to ensure a portion of each unit was always at the highest level of combat readiness and was required to react within seconds of verified orders. In fact, the entire command needed to be fully operational inside two hours after any alert activation. The Pershing Missileman Badge was awarded locally to individuals that achieved proficiency in using the Pershing Missile System and was only awarded for a short period between the years 1968-1979.

Cold War, circa 1970

Approximately: 3" x 1-1/8"

Stamped, plated brass

Two posts with clutchbacks

None.

This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX97 LAAEX9/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows moderate wear, mostly to high points, much of the plating details remain intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.