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The 2 Infantry Division 2A3(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as Patch. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
2nd Infantry Division 1914–1921 (World War I) The 2nd Infantry Division was organized in France in October 1917, composed of both Army and Marine Corps units. It participated in major campaigns including Aisne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and was recognized for its distinguished service at Belleau Wood and Blanc Mont Ridge. The division remained in Germany as part of the occupation force after the Armistice and returned to the United States in 1919. 1940–1947 (World War II) The division was reactivated at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in October 1939. During World War II, the 2nd Infantry Division landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1, June 7, 1944, and fought across France, Belgium, and Germany. It participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. The division was instrumental in the Battle of the Bulge and advanced into Czechoslovakia by war’s end. It was inactivated in Germany in 1946 and reactivated at Fort Lewis, Washington, later that year. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 2nd Infantry Division was deployed to Korea in July 1950, becoming the first unit to reach the front lines after the North Korean invasion. It fought in key battles including the Pusan Perimeter, the breakout from the Naktong Bulge, the advance to the Yalu River, and the defense against Chinese offensives. The division remained in Korea after the armistice, serving as a deterrent force along the Demilitarized Zone. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) Throughout the Cold War, the 2nd Infantry Division was stationed in Korea, maintaining readiness along the DMZ. The division played a critical role in U.S. deterrence strategy in Northeast Asia, conducting regular training and patrols. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 2nd Infantry Division continues to serve as a forward-deployed unit in South Korea, symbolizing the U.S. commitment to the defense of the Korean Peninsula. In recent decades, elements of the division have participated in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the Global War on Terror. The division remains a key component of U.S. Army operations in the Pacific region. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 2nd Infantry Division (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Infantry_Division_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 2nd Infantry Division. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/2id.htm