The 408 Infantry Regiment 408A2(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, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by Vanalen Company and bears authentic hallmarks: "VANALEN" over "NEW YORK & KANSAS CITY" (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: Vanalen Company
Construction: Screw Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 408th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 23 July 1918 in the National Army and assigned to the 102d Division. It was organized in September 1918 at Camp Cody, New Mexico, but was demobilized on 20 November 1918 following the end of World War I. The regiment was reconstituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves and assigned again to the 102d Division, with headquarters at Muskogee, Oklahoma. During World War II, the 408th Infantry Regiment was ordered into active military service on 15 September 1942 and reorganized at Camp Maxey, Texas. The regiment participated in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 16 March 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It was later redesignated and reorganized several times as part of the Army Reserve.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 408th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/408th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 408th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/408in.htm