The 364 Infantry Regiment 364A1(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. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO INC." ~1/2" over "WASH. D.C." ~3/8" (incised). 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: A.H. Dondero
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 364th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 91st Division. It was organized at Camp Lewis, Washington, and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the Ypres-Lys Offensive. After the war, the regiment was demobilized in 1919. The 364th Infantry Regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and assigned again to the 91st Division. During World War II, the regiment was activated on 15 August 1942 and served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe operations. The regiment was inactivated in 1945 following the end of the war.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 364th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/364th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 364th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/364in.htm