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The 16 Infantry Regiment 16A4(C/a) 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. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~8mm (raised). 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 16th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on 3 May 1861 in the Regular Army as the 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry and organized on 6 July 1861 at Fort Independence, Massachusetts. It was reorganized and redesignated as the 16th Infantry on 21 September 1866. The regiment participated in numerous campaigns during the Civil War, including the Peninsula, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the 16th Infantry served in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, and the Philippine Insurrection. During World War I, the regiment was assigned to the 1st Division and fought in major campaigns such as Cantigny, Soissons, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. In World War II, the 16th Infantry landed at Oran during Operation Torch, participated in the Sicily and Normandy campaigns, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The regiment later served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and participated in operations in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan in the 21st century. The 16th Infantry Regiment has a long and distinguished history, marked by participation in major conflicts and numerous decorations for valor and service. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 16th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 16th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16in.htm