The 85 Infantry Regiment 85A3(C/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, electrostatically welded 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: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The 85th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 31 July 1918 in the National Army and assigned to the 18th Division. It was organized in September 1918 at Camp Travis, Texas. The regiment did not see combat during World War I and was demobilized on 13 February 1919 at Camp Travis. The 85th Infantry Regiment was reconstituted on 24 March 1923 in the Regular Army and assigned to the 10th Division (later redesignated as the 10th Mountain Division). During World War II, the regiment was activated on 15 July 1943 at Camp Hale, Colorado, and participated in the Italian Campaign, including the North Apennines and Po Valley campaigns. The regiment was inactivated on 30 November 1945 at Camp Carson, Colorado.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 85th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/85th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 85th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/85in.htm