The 114 Infantry Regiment 114A2(A/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 114th Infantry Regiment was originally organized in 1869 as the 5th Battalion, New Jersey National Guard. It was reorganized and redesignated several times, becoming the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey National Guard in 1875 and later the 3rd Infantry Regiment in 1892. The unit was mustered into federal service during the Spanish-American War in 1898 and again for service on the Mexican border in 1916. During World War I, the regiment was redesignated as the 114th Infantry and assigned to the 29th Division, participating in major campaigns such as Meuse-Argonne and Alsace. After the war, the regiment was demobilized and later reorganized in the New Jersey National Guard. The 114th Infantry Regiment was again federalized for service in World War II, where it participated in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following World War II, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and continues to serve as part of the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 114th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/114th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 114th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/114in.htm