The 357 Infantry Regiment 357A1(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 357th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 90th Division. It was organized at Camp Travis, Texas, and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. After the war, the regiment was demobilized in June 1919 at Camp Pike, Arkansas. The 357th was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and again assigned to the 90th Division. During World War II, the regiment was activated on 25 March 1942 and took part in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. Following the war, the regiment was inactivated on 22 December 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia, and later underwent several reorganizations as part of the Army Reserve.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 357th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/357th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 357th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/357in.htm