The 46 Infantry Regiment 46A1(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, electrostatically welded design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~7/16" over "NEW YORK" ~5/16" + shield to the left (raised). 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: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Pin Back, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The 46th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 June 1917 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. During World War I, the regiment served as part of the 9th Division but did not see combat before the war ended. The regiment was inactivated in 1921 at Camp Meade, Maryland, and later reactivated in 1940 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as part of the Army’s expansion prior to World War II. During World War II, the 46th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 5th Armored Division and participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the regiment underwent several activations and inactivations, serving in various capacities including as a training unit. Elements of the regiment have continued to serve in the U.S. Army, with battalions assigned to training and operational roles.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 46th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/46th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 46th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/46in.htm