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The 315 Infantry Regiment 315A1(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by The Rowland Company and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROWLAND" arched over "PHILA." (incised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
315th Infantry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 315th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 79th Division. Organized at Camp Meade, Maryland, the regiment deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. It participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, one of the largest operations of the war. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in June 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves on 24 June 1921 and assigned again to the 79th Division. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the 315th Infantry conducted regular training and maintained readiness throughout the interwar years. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 315th Infantry Regiment was ordered into active military service on 15 June 1942 at Camp Pickett, Virginia, as part of the 79th Infantry Division. After training in the United States, the regiment deployed to the European Theater, landing in Normandy in June 1944. The 315th participated in major campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment distinguished itself in the liberation of Le Mans and the crossing of the Seine River. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 11 December 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 315th Infantry Regiment was reactivated in the Organized Reserve Corps on 29 January 1947 and continued its service as a reserve unit, focusing on training and readiness during the early Cold War period. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 315th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/315th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 315th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/315in.htm