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The 7 Cavalry Regiment 7A4(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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.
7th Cavalry Regiment 1866–1898 (Indian Wars & Spanish–American War) The 7th Cavalry Regiment was constituted on 28 July 1866 and organized at Fort Riley, Kansas, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The regiment played a prominent role in the Indian Wars, most notably at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, where Custer and much of the regiment’s 7 companies were killed. Following the Indian Wars, the 7th Cavalry participated in the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. During the Spanish–American War, the regiment served in Cuba, participating in the campaign at Santiago. 1899–1941 (Philippine–American War & Interwar Period) After the Spanish–American War, the 7th Cavalry was deployed to the Philippines, where it participated in the Philippine–American War and subsequent pacification campaigns. In the interwar years, the regiment returned to the United States, serving at various posts and transitioning from horse cavalry to mechanized operations as the Army modernized. 1942–1947 (World War II) During World War II, the 7th Cavalry Regiment was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division and reorganized as infantry. The regiment participated in the Pacific Theater, including the Admiralty Islands campaign, the liberation of Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines, and the occupation of Japan following the war. The regiment earned multiple campaign streamers for its service and was inactivated in Japan in 1949. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) Reactivated for the Korean War, the 7th Cavalry Regiment fought in several major campaigns, including the Pusan Perimeter, the advance to the Yalu River, and the defense of Seoul. The regiment distinguished itself in combat and remained in Korea as part of the occupation force after the armistice. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) The 7th Cavalry Regiment was reorganized under the Combat Arms Regimental System and later as part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). The regiment played a pivotal role in the Vietnam War, most famously at the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965, the first major engagement between U.S. and North Vietnamese forces. The regiment participated in numerous operations throughout Vietnam, earning additional campaign honors. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) Elements of the 7th Cavalry Regiment have continued to serve as part of the 1st Cavalry Division, participating in Operation Desert Storm, peacekeeping missions in Bosnia and Kosovo, and multiple deployments during the Global War on Terror, including Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The regiment remains an active and storied unit in the U.S. Army, upholding its legacy of service. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 7th Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Cavalry_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 7th Cavalry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/7cav.htm