The 306 Infantry Regiment 306A2(A/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~7/16" over "NEW YORK" ~5/16" + shield to the left (raised). 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: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 306th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 77th Division. It was organized at Camp Upton, New York. The regiment participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne campaigns. After the war, the regiment was demobilized in May 1919 at Camp Upton. It was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and again assigned to the 77th Division. During World War II, the 306th Infantry Regiment was ordered into active military service on 25 March 1942 and reorganized at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The regiment participated in the campaigns of the Pacific Theater, including the liberation of Guam, Leyte, and Okinawa. After World War II, the regiment was inactivated on 15 March 1946 in Japan. It was later reactivated in the Army Reserve and has undergone several reorganizations since.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 306th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/306th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 306th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/306in.htm