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The 2 Infantry Division 2A3(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Shoulder Sleeve Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features bullion construction. Collectors often search for this type of item as a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, also known as Patch. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
The 2nd Infantry Division was first constituted on 21 September 1917 in the Regular Army and organized on 26 October 1917 at Bourmont, France. The division participated in major campaigns during World War I, including Aisne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Lorraine, and Ile de France. During World War II, the 2nd Infantry Division landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day plus 1 and fought in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. The division later served in the Korean War, participating in all ten campaigns and earning a reputation for its combat effectiveness. In the post-Korean War era, the division has been stationed in South Korea as a deterrent force and continues to serve as a key component of U.S. military presence on the Korean Peninsula. Sources: Wikipedia. (2024). 2nd Infantry Division (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Infantry_Division_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 2nd Infantry Division. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/2id.htm