The 61 Infantry Regiment 61A3(A/c, d) 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 61st 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 the war, the regiment was inactivated on 2 September 1921 at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. It was reactivated and inactivated several times during the interwar period and World War II. During World War II, the 61st Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 8th Infantry Division and participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Following the war, the regiment underwent further reorganizations and inactivations, reflecting the changing needs of the U.S. Army.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 61st Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/61st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 61st Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/61in.htm