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The 2 Cavalry Regiment 2B8(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a european vertical safety pin back, two piece back: circular fastening plate, 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 2nd Cavalry Regiment was first constituted on 23 May 1836 in the Regular Army as the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons and organized on 30 June 1836 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The regiment participated in the Seminole Wars, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War, where it served in both the Eastern and Western Theaters. In 1861, it was redesignated as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. The unit continued to serve in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, and the Philippine-American War. During World War I, the regiment served as part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. In World War II, the 2nd Cavalry Group (Mechanized) participated in campaigns in Europe, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment later served in the Cold War in Germany, and has participated in operations in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan in the 21st century. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/2cav.htm