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The 38 Infantry Regiment 38A6(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, 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 first constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 June 1917 at Syracuse, New York. The regiment served with distinction during World War I as part of the 3rd Division, participating in major campaigns including Aisne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Champagne 1918, and Lorraine 1918. During World War II, the 38th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division and took part in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. The regiment continued to serve in the Korean War, participating in multiple campaigns, and has since remained an active component of the U.S. Army, adapting to various organizational changes and deployments in support of national defense objectives. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/38th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)