The 326 Engineer Regiment 326A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. 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: No Hallmark
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 326th Engineer Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 5 August 1917 and assigned to the 101st Division. It was organized at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, in September 1917. The regiment served in France during World War I, participating in several campaigns before being demobilized in 1919. The unit was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and assigned to the 101st Division (later redesignated as the 101st Airborne Division). During World War II, the 326th Engineer Regiment was reorganized as the 326th Airborne Engineer Battalion and played a significant role in airborne operations, including the Normandy invasion, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. The unit has continued to serve in various capacities as part of the 101st Airborne Division in the postwar era.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 326th Engineer Battalion (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/326th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 326th Engineer Battalion. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/326eng.htm