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The 312 Cavalry Regiment 312A2(C/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.
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 63rd Cavalry Division and served as a training unit during World War I. On 14 August 1918, the regiment was broken up to form the 67th and 68th Field Artillery Regiments and the 22nd Trench Mortar Battery. These units were demobilized in early 1919 following the end of the war. The 312th Cavalry Regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 15 October 1921 and assigned to the 63rd Cavalry Division, with headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The regiment remained in the Organized Reserve until it was converted and redesignated as the 312th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron on 30 January 1942. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 312th Cavalry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/312th_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 312th Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/312cav.htm