The 125 Infantry Regiment 125A5(C/b, 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. 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: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 125th Infantry Regiment was originally constituted in the Michigan National Guard as the 3rd Infantry Regiment in 1884. It was mustered into federal service during the Spanish-American War in 1898 and later served on the Mexican border in 1916. During World War I, the regiment was redesignated as the 125th Infantry and assigned to the 32nd Division, participating in major campaigns including Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. The regiment was demobilized in 1919 but was reorganized in the interwar period. In World War II, the 125th Infantry was again federalized and served in the Pacific Theater, notably in the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns. After the war, the regiment returned to state control and has since continued its service as part of the Michigan Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 125th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/125th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 125th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/125in.htm