The
ordnance insignia, also known as "Ball and Flame," is always depicted
as a shell with a flame above it. It was originally used by the British
Grenadier Guards, later by the Royal Engineers, then by the Royal Horse
Artillery. In 1783 the United States Army Ordnance Corps adopted the
insignia, which was used in the Mexican American War, Civil War, World
War I and World War II. The Ball and Flame insignia is still in use by
ordnance personnel and munitions systems specialist in the United
States Armed Forces. Today, the ordnance insiginia is also known as
"The Ammo Pisspot."
This pendant is handcrafted in small numbers; it is not mass-produced.
It is cast in white metal alloy (Does not contain any lead or nickel)
that resembles antique silver. The detail is laid in with resin enamel.
The pendant is 32 mm tall and 2.5 mm thick. A stainless steel jump ring
(6 mm inner diameter) allows you to attach the pendant to a chain or
cord of your choice. You can use this pendant also as a fob on a zipper
pull or key chain.
The pendant has the Ball&Flame logo on both sides.
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