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The 47 Infantry Regiment 47A11(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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.
47th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 47th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 and organized at Syracuse, New York, as part of the 4th Division. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division and participated in major campaigns in the European Theater. The 47th Infantry landed in North Africa in November 1942, taking part in the Tunisia Campaign. It later participated in the invasion of Sicily and then landed in Normandy in June 1944. The regiment fought through France, Belgium, and into Germany, earning campaign participation credit for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 20 November 1946 in Germany. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 47th Infantry Regiment was reactivated on 1 August 1947 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, as part of the 9th Infantry Division. During the early Cold War period, the regiment remained stateside, serving primarily in a training and readiness capacity. It did not deploy to Korea as a regimental unit but contributed to the Army’s overall preparedness during this era. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 47th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/47th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 47th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/47inf.htm