The 206 Infantry Regiment 206A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~12mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~11mm (incised). 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: A.H. Dondero
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 206th Infantry Regiment was originally constituted in the Arkansas National Guard as the 3rd Arkansas Infantry Regiment in 1917. It was reorganized and redesignated as the 154th Infantry Regiment and assigned to the 39th Division during World War I. After the war, the unit was demobilized but later reorganized in the interwar period. During World War II, the regiment was redesignated as the 206th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) and served in the defense of the Aleutian Islands and the West Coast of the United States. Following the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, eventually returning to its infantry designation as the 206th Infantry Regiment in the Arkansas Army National Guard. The regiment has continued to serve as a key component of the Arkansas National Guard, participating in both state and federal missions.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 206th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/206th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 206th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/206in.htm