The 387 Infantry Regiment 387A2(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: ring of lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft and bears authentic hallmarks: "AMERICAN METAL CRAFTS CO." in a circle around "ATTLEBORO" over a star and "MASS" (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: American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: Ring of Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 387th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 23 February 1943 in the Army of the United States and assigned to the 97th Infantry Division. It was activated on 25 February 1943 at Camp Swift, Texas. The regiment trained extensively in the United States before deploying to Europe during World War II. The 387th Infantry Regiment participated in the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns, advancing through Germany and Czechoslovakia in the final months of the war. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 31 March 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 387th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/387th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 97th Infantry Division. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/97id.htm