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The 60 Infantry Regiment 60A8(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a european vertical safety pin back, two piece back: circular fastening plate, hand soldered design. 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 60th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 in the Regular Army and organized on 10 June 1917 at Gettysburg National Park, Pennsylvania. The regiment was assigned to the 5th Division and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. After World War I, the regiment was inactivated in 1921 at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. Reactivated in 1940, the 60th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division and played a significant role in World War II. The regiment participated in the North African Campaign, the invasion of Sicily, and the Normandy landings. It was involved in the liberation of France, the Battle of the Bulge, and the advance into Germany. The regiment earned multiple campaign streamers and unit citations for its service. Following World War II, the 60th Infantry Regiment underwent several activations and inactivations, serving in various capacities during the Cold War and the Vietnam War. The regiment was part of the 9th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War, where it participated in numerous operations and earned additional honors. Today, the 60th Infantry Regiment's lineage and honors are preserved by its battalions, which continue to serve in training and operational roles within the U.S. Army. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 60th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/60th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 60th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/60in.htm