$75.00
The 42 Infantry Regiment 42A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a vertical pin back, 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.
The 42nd Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 in the Regular Army and organized on 24 June 1917 at Fort Douglas, Utah. The regiment was assigned to the 12th Division on 5 July 1918. Following the end of World War I, the regiment was relieved from the 12th Division and inactivated on 31 January 1919 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. The 42nd Infantry Regiment was later assigned to the 25th Infantry Division on 1 August 1941 and activated at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The regiment participated in the defense of Hawaii during World War II and was inactivated on 1 February 1947 in Japan. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/42nd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)