319 Cavalry Regiment 319A1(A/b, c)

$50.00

The 319 Cavalry Regiment 319A1(A/b, c) 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 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 Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.

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The 319th Cavalry Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 18 May 1917 and organized on 30 August 1917 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The regiment was assigned to the 162nd Depot Brigade and served as a training unit during World War I. Following the end of the war, the regiment was demobilized on 18 February 1919 at Camp Dodge. It was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 15 October 1921 and assigned to the 65th Cavalry Division, with headquarters at Des Moines, Iowa. The regiment conducted training and participated in various maneuvers throughout the interwar period. During World War II, the 319th Cavalry Regiment was converted and redesignated as the 70th Tank Destroyer Battalion on 30 January 1942. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 319th Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/319th_Cavalry_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 319th Cavalry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/319cav.htm