The 378 Infantry Regiment 378A2(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, electrostatically welded 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, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The 378th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army as part of the 95th Division. It was organized at Camp Sherman, Ohio, and served during World War I. After the war, the regiment was demobilized in 1919. It was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1921 and assigned again to the 95th Division. During World War II, the 378th Infantry Regiment was activated on 15 July 1942 at Camp Swift, Texas, and participated in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the war, the regiment was inactivated in 1945 and later reactivated in the Army Reserve, where it has served in various training and support roles.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 378th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/378th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 378th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/378in.htm