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The 11 Infantry Regiment 11A3(A/c) 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, INC." ~7/16" over "NEW YORK" ~5/16" + shield to the left (raised). 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.
The 11th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on 3 May 1861 in the Regular Army as the 11th Infantry and organized on 20 May 1862 at Fort Independence, Massachusetts. The regiment participated in major campaigns during the American Civil War, including the Peninsula, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, and Appomattox campaigns. Following the Civil War, the 11th Infantry served in various posts across the United States and participated in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, and the Philippine Insurrection. During World War I, the regiment was assigned to the 5th Division and saw action in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. In World War II, the 11th Infantry fought in the European Theater, including campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment continued to serve in the Korean War and has since participated in various operations and assignments as part of the U.S. Army. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 11th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 11th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/11in.htm