The 7 Engineer Regiment 7A1(A/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “NS MEYER INC" ~8mm over "N.Y.C." ~1.5mm over smaller shield (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, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 7 Engineer Regiment is a unit of the British Army’s Royal Engineers. The regiment was originally formed in 1970 as 7 Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, and has undergone several reorganizations and redesignations throughout its history. Its primary role has been to provide close engineer support to the British Army, including mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability tasks. The regiment has been deployed on various operations, including in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, supporting both combat and peacekeeping missions. The 7 Engineer Regiment is based at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, and continues to serve as a key component of the British Army’s engineering capability.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 7th Engineer Regiment (United Kingdom). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Engineer_Regiment_(United_Kingdom)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 7 Engineer Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/uk-army-7-eng-regt.htm