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The 317 Cavalry Regiment 317A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “NS MEYER INC" ~8mm over "N.Y.C." ~1.5mm over smaller shield (raised). 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.
317th Cavalry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) 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 rapid expansion of the U.S. Army during World War I. However, like many cavalry units of the era, it did not see overseas service as a regiment. On 14 October 1918, the regiment was broken up to provide personnel for other units, and its elements were redesignated as artillery units. The regiment was demobilized on 18 December 1918 following the end of the war. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The 317th Cavalry Regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves on 15 October 1921 and assigned to the 64th Cavalry Division. It was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and served primarily as a reserve training unit during the interwar years. The regiment conducted regular training and participated in annual maneuvers, maintaining readiness as part of the Army’s reserve cavalry force. The unit was inactivated on 18 October 1943 as the Army reorganized its forces during World War II. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 317th Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/317th_Cavalry_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 317th Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/317cav.htm