The 349 Infantry Regiment 349A1(F/c, d) 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. 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: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 349th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 88th Division. It was organized at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The regiment served in France during World War I, participating in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. After the war, the unit was demobilized in June 1919 at Camp Dodge. The 349th Infantry was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and again assigned to the 88th Division. During World War II, the regiment was activated on 15 July 1942 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, and served in the Italian Campaign, participating in campaigns such as Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 10 October 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. The 349th Infantry Regiment has since undergone several reorganizations and redesignations as part of the Army Reserve.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 349th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/349th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 349th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/349in.htm