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The 12 Cavalry Regiment 12A4(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
12th Cavalry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 12th Cavalry Regiment was originally constituted in the Regular Army on 2 February 1901 and organized at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division and underwent a significant transformation from horse cavalry to infantry. The 12th Cavalry participated in the Pacific Theater, including the Admiralty Islands campaign, the liberation of Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines, and the occupation of Japan. The regiment earned multiple campaign credits for its actions during the war. Following the end of hostilities, the 12th Cavalry was inactivated in Japan on 25 March 1949. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) Reactivated on 20 October 1950, the 12th Cavalry Regiment served with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Korean War. The regiment participated in several major campaigns, including the UN Defensive, UN Offensive, and CCF Intervention phases. After the armistice, the regiment remained in Korea as part of the occupation forces before returning to Japan and later to the United States. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) During the Vietnam War, the 12th Cavalry Regiment was reorganized and deployed as part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). The regiment played a prominent role in major operations such as the Pleiku Campaign, the relief of Khe Sanh, and the Cambodian Incursion. The 12th Cavalry earned numerous decorations and campaign credits for its service in Vietnam. After the war, the regiment continued to serve as part of the 1st Cavalry Division, adapting to evolving Army structures and missions throughout the Cold War. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) In the post-Vietnam era, the 12th Cavalry Regiment has remained an active component of the 1st Cavalry Division. The regiment has participated in major operations including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Elements of the regiment have deployed multiple times in support of the Global War on Terror, earning additional honors and campaign participation credits. The 12th Cavalry continues to serve as a key armored and mechanized force within the U.S. Army. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 12th Cavalry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 12th Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/12cav.htm