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The 46 Infantry Regiment 46A1(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~11mm over "NEW YORK" ~8mm + shield to the left (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.
46th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 46th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 and organized at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 5th Infantry Division and participated in major campaigns in the European Theater, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment distinguished itself in combat operations, contributing to the division’s advance across France and into Germany. Following the end of hostilities, the 46th Infantry Regiment was inactivated on 20 September 1946 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The regiment was reactivated on 15 July 1947 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, as part of the 5th Infantry Division. During this period, the 46th Infantry Regiment served primarily in a training and readiness capacity, supporting the Army’s postwar restructuring and Cold War commitments. The regiment was inactivated again on 1 March 1956 at Fort Ord, California. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 46th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/46th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 46th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/46inf.htm