Original 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").

The plaque that came with this guidon reads “Gi.028 1951 to 1958 period, U.S. Army, 76th Tank Battalion, “A” Company, Guidon.” The guidon measures 28.5x18.5”. There is a small amount of nipping on the green cloth insignia, but the guidon is in overall great condition. We cannot find much information about the 76th Tank Battalion, so this guidon could use some further research.

The guidon came to us from the American Armored Foundation, Inc. Tank and Ordnance Memorial Museum. The AAF Tank Museum was a living memorial dedicated to the Tank and Cavalry soldiers of the world. Before 1981 some of the artifacts that make up the AAF Tank Museum was a private collection belonging to Mr. William Gasser. Mr. Gasser felt that his collection would be beneficial in educating present and future generations to the sacrifices made and the technologies gained during war. Therefore, in 1981 the AAF Tank Museum was established as a non-profit charitable organization, and Mr. Gasser donated his private collection to the Tank Museum. Mr. Gasser is still active as Volunteer Director and Curator of the Tank Museum and his knowledge of military history has been a great asset to the museum. Unfortunately after 20 years of operation it had to close its doors, which is when this guidon was acquired.

The overall condition is quite nice, a little stiff from age but is presented without any extensive damage. All sewn on lettering and insignia is retained very well as are all the colors with slight age toning.

A great example ready for further research and display.