The 306 Cavalry Regiment 306A3(D/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, single piece back: rectangular shaped bar, 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, Single Piece Back: Rectangular Shaped Bar, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 306th Cavalry Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 18 May 1917 and organized on 6 February 1918 at Fort Clark, Texas. The regiment was part of the United States Army’s expansion during World War I. On 20 August 1918, the regiment was broken up, and its personnel were used to form the 49th and 50th Field Artillery Regiments and the 17th Trench Mortar Battery. These units were demobilized in early 1919 following the end of the war.
The 306th Cavalry Regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 15 October 1921 and assigned to the 62nd Cavalry Division, with headquarters initially at Baltimore, Maryland. The regiment conducted training and participated in various maneuvers and exercises during the interwar period. With the onset of World War II, the regiment was converted and redesignated as the 543rd Signal Aircraft Warning Regiment on 30 January 1942, reflecting the changing needs of the Army during the conflict.
Source: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 306th Cavalry Regiment. In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/306th_Cavalry_Regiment