The 119 Infantry Regiment 119A2(A/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~9mm over "WASH. D.C." ~5.5mm (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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: A.H. Dondero
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 119th Infantry Regiment was originally constituted in the North Carolina National Guard as the 2nd Infantry Regiment and was organized in 1898. It was redesignated as the 119th Infantry Regiment in 1917 and assigned to the 30th Division. During World War I, the regiment participated in major campaigns including Ypres-Lys, Somme Offensive, and Flanders. The 119th Infantry Regiment was demobilized in 1919 but was reorganized in the interwar period. In World War II, the regiment was again activated and served with distinction in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and continues to serve as part of the North Carolina Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 119th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/119th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 119th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/119in.htm