The 112 Cavalry Regiment 112A1(C/a, b) 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 112th Cavalry Regiment was constituted in the Texas National Guard on 18 June 1921 and organized on 18 July 1921 with headquarters at Houston, Texas. The regiment was inducted into federal service on 18 November 1940 at Houston. During World War II, the 112th Cavalry Regiment was deployed to the Pacific Theater, where it participated in several campaigns, including operations in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, Leyte, and Luzon. The regiment was notable for being one of the first U.S. cavalry units to fight in the Pacific and for its adaptation to jungle warfare. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 10 November 1945 at Camp Stoneman, California. It was later reorganized and federally recognized on 23 August 1947 with headquarters at Houston, Texas.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2024). 112th Cavalry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/112th_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 112th Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/112cav.htm