The 87 Infantry Regiment 87A1(C/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: Uncatalogued or Unknown Meyer Hallmark. 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 87th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on 15 November 1941 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 November 1941 at Fort Lewis, Washington. Initially organized as a mountain infantry regiment, it was one of the first units trained for mountain and winter warfare. The regiment was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division and participated in campaigns in the North Apennines and Po Valley during World War II. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 30 November 1945 at Camp Carson, Colorado. It was later reactivated and has since served in various capacities, including assignments in Alaska and deployments in support of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 87th Infantry Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/87th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 87th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/87in.htm