11 Cavalry Regiment 11A2(A/a)

$15.00

The 11 Cavalry Regiment 11A2(A/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 A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~12mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~11mm (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 11th Cavalry Regiment was constituted on 2 February 1901 in the Regular Army and organized on 11 March 1901 at Fort Myer, Virginia. The regiment served in the Philippines during the Philippine–American War and later participated in the Mexican Expedition against Pancho Villa from 1916 to 1917. During World War II, the regiment was converted and redesignated as the 11th Cavalry Group, Mechanized, and served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit was stationed in Germany as part of the occupation forces. In the Cold War era, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was assigned to the border between East and West Germany, conducting reconnaissance and security missions. The regiment later served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1972, where it conducted armored cavalry operations. In the post-Vietnam era, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment has served as the Opposing Force (OPFOR) at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, providing realistic training for U.S. Army units. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/11acr.htm