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The 137 Infantry Regiment 137A3(C/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.
The 137th Infantry Regiment was first organized in 1879 as the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Kansas Volunteer Militia. It was redesignated as the 1st Infantry Regiment, Kansas National Guard in 1885. The regiment 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 unit was redesignated as the 137th Infantry and assigned to the 35th Division, participating in major campaigns including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The regiment was again federalized for World War II, serving with distinction in the European Theater, including the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. After World War II, the 137th Infantry underwent several reorganizations and continues to serve as part of the Kansas Army National Guard. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 137th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/137th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 137th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/137in.htm