The 7 Cavalry Regiment 7A4(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Japan. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a japanese pin back, two piece back: cylindrical 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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: Japan
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Japanese Pin Back, Two Piece Back: Cylindrical Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 7th Cavalry Regiment was constituted on 28 July 1866 in the Regular Army and organized on 21 September 1866 at Fort Riley, Kansas. The regiment is most famously associated with the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where five of its twelve companies were destroyed. Throughout its history, the 7th Cavalry participated in numerous campaigns during the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and both World Wars. In the 20th century, the regiment became part of the 1st Cavalry Division and served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and later in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 7th Cavalry Regiment remains an active unit in the United States Army, continuing its legacy of service.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 7th Cavalry Regiment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Cavalry_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 7th Cavalry Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/7cav.htm