The 312 Cavalry Regiment 312A1(A/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, 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, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 312th Cavalry Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 18 May 1917 and organized on 15 February 1918 at Fort Riley, Kansas. The regiment was part of the rapid expansion of the U.S. Army during World War I. However, it was broken up on 18 August 1918, with its personnel used to form the 67th and 68th Field Artillery Regiments and the 22nd Trench Mortar Battery. The regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 15 October 1921 and assigned to the 63rd Cavalry Division in the Seventh Corps Area. The 312th Cavalry Regiment was headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with elements in Tulsa and Norman. The regiment conducted training and participated in maneuvers throughout the interwar period. It was converted and redesignated as the 549th Signal Aircraft Warning Regiment on 30 January 1942, as part of the Army’s reorganization during World War II.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 312th Cavalry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/312th_Cavalry_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 312th Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/312cav.htm