The 411 Infantry Regiment 411A2(C/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Bastian Brothers (B.B. Co) and bears authentic hallmarks: "BASTIAN BROS. CO." arched underneath 3 union logos (raised). 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.
Product Details
Item Type: Military Collectible
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: Bastian Brothers (B.B. Co)
Unit History
411th Infantry Regiment
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 411th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 24 June 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 15 July 1942 at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, as part of the 103rd Infantry Division. The regiment trained extensively in the United States before deploying to the European Theater of Operations in 1944. The 411th landed in southern France and participated in the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns, advancing through France and into Germany. Following the end of hostilities in Europe, the regiment was inactivated on 22 September 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 411th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/411th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 411th Infantry Regiment. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/411in.htm