The 111 Infantry Regiment 111A3(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. 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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 111th Infantry Regiment traces its origins to the colonial era, with its earliest elements organized in 1747 as part of the Associators in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The unit served in the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, where it was mustered as the 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry. In 1917, the regiment was redesignated as the 111th Infantry and assigned to the 28th Division for service in World War I, participating in major campaigns such as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the 111th Infantry was again federalized and served in the European Theater, including campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment has continued its service as part of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, participating in various domestic and overseas missions into the 21st century.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 111th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/111th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 111th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/111in.htm