The 7 Infantry Regiment 7A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm and the Meyer shield to the side (incised) . 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: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 7th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 11 January 1812 in the Regular Army as the 8th Infantry and organized in July 1812 in New York. It was consolidated with the 24th, 28th, and 29th Infantry Regiments in 1815 and redesignated as the 7th Infantry. The regiment has participated in numerous conflicts, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Global War on Terrorism. The 7th Infantry Regiment is known for its distinguished service and has earned numerous campaign streamers and unit decorations throughout its history.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 7th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 7th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/7in.htm