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The 38 Infantry Regiment 38A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a vertical 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.
The 38th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 16 July 1916 at Fort Douglas, Utah. The regiment participated in World War I as part of the 3rd Division, engaging in major campaigns such as Aisne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Champagne 1918, and Lorraine 1918. During World War II, the 38th Infantry Regiment served with distinction in the European Theater, participating in campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment has also seen service in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and in more recent conflicts, continuing its legacy as a key infantry unit in the United States Army. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 38th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/38th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 38th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/38in.htm