The 167 Infantry Regiment 167A6(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 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 167th Infantry Regiment was originally organized in 1836 as the Alabama Volunteer Corps. It was mustered into federal service in 1861 as part of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. After the war, the unit was reorganized in the Alabama National Guard. In 1917, it was redesignated as the 167th Infantry Regiment and assigned to the 42nd "Rainbow" Division for service in World War I, where it participated in major campaigns including Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. The regiment was demobilized in 1919 and later reorganized in the Alabama National Guard. During World War II, the 167th Infantry served as part of the 31st Infantry Division, participating in operations in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea and the Southern Philippines campaigns. The regiment has continued to serve as part of the Alabama Army National Guard, with subsequent reorganizations and deployments in support of U.S. military operations.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 167th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/167th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 167th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/167in.htm