The 381 Infantry Regiment 381A2(C/a, b) 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 N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~10mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm + shield to side/far above/below (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: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 381st Infantry Regiment was constituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves as part of the 96th Division. It was organized in December 1921 with headquarters at Boise, Idaho. The regiment was ordered into active military service on 15 August 1942 and reorganized at Camp Adair, Oregon. During World War II, the 381st Infantry Regiment participated in the campaigns of Leyte and Ryukyus in the Pacific Theater. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 3 February 1946 at Camp Anza, California. It was later reactivated in the Organized Reserves on 10 January 1947 with headquarters at Boise, Idaho, and has since undergone several reorganizations and redesignations as part of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 381st Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/381st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 381st Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/381reg.htm