The 313 Infantry Regiment 313A1(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. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~6.5mm (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: Robbins Co. Inc.
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 313th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 79th Division. It was organized at Camp Meade, Maryland, and participated in major operations during World War I, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. After the war, the regiment was demobilized in June 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. The 313th was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and again assigned to the 79th Division. During World War II, the regiment was ordered into active military service on 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Camp Pickett, Virginia. The 313th Infantry Regiment participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. Following the end of World War II, the regiment was inactivated on 11 December 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It has since undergone several reorganizations and continues to serve in various capacities within the U.S. Army Reserve.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 313th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/313th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 313th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/313in.htm