The 164 Infantry Regiment 164A10(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 164th Infantry Regiment was originally constituted in the North Dakota National Guard as the 1st Infantry Regiment and organized in 1883. It was redesignated as the 164th Infantry Regiment in 1917 and assigned to the 41st Division during World War I. The regiment was federalized for service in both World War I and World War II. During World War II, the 164th Infantry Regiment became part of the Americal Division and was notably the first U.S. Army unit to engage in combat on Guadalcanal, supporting the 1st Marine Division in October 1942. The regiment participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including Guadalcanal, Northern Solomons, and Leyte. After the war, the regiment was inactivated in 1946 and later reorganized in the North Dakota Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 164th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/164th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 164th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/164in.htm