The 51 Infantry Regiment 51A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~1/4" over "MASS" ~1/8" (incised). 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.
Product Details
Item Type: Military Collectible
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: Robbins Co. Inc.
Unit History
51st Infantry Regiment
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 51st Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 and organized at Chickamauga Park, Georgia, but its most significant activity occurred during World War II. The regiment was assigned to the 4th Armored Division and later served as a separate unit. During the war, the 51st Infantry Regiment was redesignated as the 51st Armored Infantry Regiment and participated in the European Theater of Operations. The regiment took part in several campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 13 September 1945 at Camp Myles Standish, Massachusetts.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 51st Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/51st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 51st Infantry Regiment. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/51inf.htm