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The 408 Infantry Regiment 408A2(C/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
408th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 408th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 23 February 1943 in the Army of the United States and assigned to the 103rd Infantry Division. It was activated on 15 March 1943 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. The regiment trained extensively in preparation for overseas deployment and subsequently participated in the European Theater of Operations. The 408th Infantry Regiment saw combat in France and Germany, contributing to the division’s campaigns in the Rhineland and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 20 September 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 408th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/408th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 408th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/408in.htm