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The 61 Infantry Regiment 61A3(A/c, d) 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.
61st Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 61st Infantry Regiment was constituted on 15 May 1917 in the Regular Army and organized at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 5th Infantry Division and participated in major campaigns in the European Theater. The 61st Infantry landed in Normandy in July 1944 and took part in the Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. The regiment distinguished itself in combat operations across France, Luxembourg, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Following the end of hostilities, the 61st Infantry Regiment was inactivated on 20 September 1946 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 61st Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/61st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 61st Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/61in.htm