The 343 Infantry Regiment 343A1(FRE/d) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, 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, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 343rd Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 86th Division. It was organized at Camp Grant, Illinois, and served during World War I, primarily as a training and replacement unit. The regiment was demobilized in January 1919 at Camp Grant following the end of the war. It was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and assigned again to the 86th Division. During World War II, the 343rd Infantry Regiment was ordered into active military service on 15 December 1942 and reorganized at Camp Howze, Texas. The regiment participated in the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns. After the war, it was inactivated on 30 December 1946 in the Philippines. The 343rd Infantry Regiment has since undergone several reorganizations and remains a part of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 343rd Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/343rd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 343rd Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/343in.htm