10 Infantry Regiment 10A3(C/a)

$15.00

The 10 Infantry Regiment 10A3(C/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm over the screw post and the Meyer shield below the post (incised) . Collectors often search for this type of item as a Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.

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The 10th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on 3 March 1855 in the Regular Army and organized on 20 April 1855 at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The regiment participated in numerous campaigns during the Indian Wars, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. During the Civil War, the 10th Infantry fought in major battles including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the regiment served in the Philippines and on the Mexican border. During World War I, the 10th Infantry was assigned to the 14th Division but did not see combat overseas. In World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 5th Infantry Division and participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The 10th Infantry Regiment has continued to serve in various capacities, including training and support roles in the postwar era. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 10th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 10th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/10in.htm