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The 16 Infantry Regiment 16A8(C/a, b) 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 N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “NS MEYER INC." ~9.5mm over "NEW YORK” ~6.5mm + shield to side/far above/below (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.
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 May 1862 at Fort Independence, Massachusetts. It was redesignated as the 16th Infantry on 21 September 1866. The regiment participated in major campaigns during the Civil War, including the Peninsula, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. Following the Civil War, 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 campaigns such as Cantigny, Soissons, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. In World War II, the 16th Infantry participated in the North African, Sicilian, and Normandy campaigns, including the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach. The regiment continued to serve in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and in more recent operations in the Middle East. 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