The 416 Infantry Regiment 416A1(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, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft and bears authentic hallmarks: "AMERICAN METAL CRAFTS CO." in a circle around "ATTLEBORO" over a star and "MASS" (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: American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 416th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves as part of the 104th Division. It was organized in November 1921 with headquarters at Salt Lake City, Utah. During World War II, the regiment was ordered into active military service on 15 September 1942 and reorganized at Camp Adair, Oregon. The 416th Infantry Regiment participated in the European Theater of Operations, including campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 20 December 1945 at Camp San Luis Obispo, California. It was later reactivated in the Organized Reserves and has undergone several reorganizations and redesignations since its inception.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 416th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/416th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 416th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/416in.htm