The 317 Cavalry Regiment 317A1(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. This piece was manufactured by S.D. Childs & Co. and bears authentic hallmarks: "S.D. CHILDS & CO." over "CHICAGO" (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: S.D. Childs & Co.
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 317th Cavalry Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 18 May 1917 and organized on 30 August 1917 at Camp Stanley, Texas. The regiment was part of the United States Army’s expansion during World War I. It was demobilized on 18 May 1918 at Camp Stanley, Texas. The unit was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 15 October 1921 and assigned to the 64th Cavalry Division in the Fifth Corps Area. The regiment was headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with elements in other Ohio cities. The 317th Cavalry Regiment was inactivated on 18 October 1943 as part of the Army’s reorganization during World War II.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 317th Cavalry Regiment. In Wikipedia. Retrieved December 19, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/317th_Cavalry_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 317th Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved December 19, 2025, from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/317cav.htm