The 401 Infantry Regiment 401A1(A/a) 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 Whitehead and Hoag and bears authentic hallmarks: "W&H CO" in arched line (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: Whitehead and Hoag
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 401st Infantry Regiment was constituted on 23 July 1918 in the National Army and assigned to the 101st Division. It was demobilized on 30 November 1918, following the end of World War I. The regiment was reconstituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves and assigned to the 101st Division (later redesignated as the 101st Airborne Division). During World War II, the 401st Infantry Regiment was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. In 1942, the regiment was reorganized, with its 1st and 2nd Battalions redesignated as the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, and the 3rd Battalion as the 3rd Battalion of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment. The 401st Infantry Regiment was officially disbanded on 15 August 1945.
Sources:
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 401st Infantry Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/401in.htm
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 401st Infantry Regiment (United States). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)