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The 39 Infantry Regiment 39A1(A/a) 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 39th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 June 1917 at Camp Syracuse, New York. The regiment was assigned to the 4th Division and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. After World War I, the regiment was inactivated on 21 September 1921 at Camp Lewis, Washington, and later reactivated on 1 August 1940 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the 39th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division and took part in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment continued to serve in subsequent conflicts, including the Vietnam War, where it participated in multiple campaigns. The 39th Infantry Regiment has a distinguished history of service and has been recognized with numerous decorations for its actions in combat. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 39th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/39th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 39th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/39in.htm