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The 101 Cavalry Regiment 101A6(C/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
101st Cavalry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 101st Cavalry Regiment traces its origins to the New York National Guard, with elements organized as early as 1838. During World War I, the regiment was federalized and redesignated as the 101st Machine Gun Battalion, assigned to the 27th Division. The unit served in France, participating in major campaigns including the Somme Offensive, Ypres-Lys, and Flanders. Following the Armistice, the battalion returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) After World War I, the unit was reorganized in the New York National Guard as the 101st Cavalry Regiment in 1921. Headquartered in Brooklyn, the regiment conducted peacetime training and participated in state and federal missions, maintaining readiness as part of the 21st Cavalry Division. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 101st Cavalry Regiment was inducted into federal service in January 1941 and subsequently reorganized as the 101st Cavalry Group, Mechanized, with its squadrons redesignated as the 101st and 116th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadrons. The group deployed to the European Theater, landing in France in late 1944. It participated in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, providing reconnaissance and security for advancing Allied forces. The unit was inactivated in Germany in November 1945. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) Postwar, the 101st Cavalry was reorganized in the New York Army National Guard. The regiment continued its service in a reconnaissance and armored cavalry role, supporting both state and federal missions during the early Cold War period. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) During this era, the 101st Cavalry underwent several reorganizations, adapting to changes in Army structure. The regiment’s squadrons served as part of the 42nd Infantry Division, focusing on reconnaissance and security missions within the National Guard framework. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 101st Cavalry Regiment remains an active component of the New York Army National Guard. Its squadrons have participated in domestic emergency response and overseas deployments, including service in the Global War on Terror. The regiment continues its tradition of reconnaissance and security operations, upholding its historic lineage and honors. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 101st Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/101st_Cavalry_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 101st Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/101cav.htm