Help ID some DUIs

[Nack]

I picked these up the other day. Is there a website that illustrates all of the WWII-era DUIs? I'm not aware of one.

 

Not sure these all belong together, but that's how I got them. I presume the blue/black/gray ones are German made.

 

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

[Nack]

Here's the backs.

[hink441]

The one with the cactus is the 35th infantry reg.

 

Chris

[Old Marine]

The cactus is the 35th Infantry Regiment. The others are the 397th Infantry Regiment. The other badge is some order of the bayonet award specific to the 7th infantry division.

 

Nice finds.

[KurtA]

7th Division Order of The Bayonet. Nice original vintage Japanese-made example.

[Nack]

Looks like a potpourri of insignia. Thanks, Gents!

 

KurtA - thanks much - that badge is why I bought the lot. It's pretty cool.

[KurtA]

 

 

KurtA - thanks much - that badge is why I bought the lot. It's pretty cool.

 

Good eye! That badge is, by far, the best of the grouping.

[doyler]

Nack

great items.the DIs are theatre made examples. I would agree they are German. The 7th badge is really nice.been looking for one myself.

[lovmilinsig]

Nice grouping . I'm especially fond of your Order of the Bayonet badge .

 

Ed

[Nack]

Thanks again!

 

Is the Order of the Bayonet date to the early occupation period, or the KW, or later? It looks pretty old. There were some domed collar disks in the box too, which I associate with late 40s/KW era.

[gomorgan]

I'd say the order of the bayonet badge is KW era, based one my neighbor had who served there 53-54, most of the 60's period you find where in cloth for fatigue wear.

[Nack]

I'd say the order of the bayonet badge is KW era, based one my neighbor had who served there 53-54, most of the 60's period you find where in cloth for fatigue wear.

 

 

Cool - thanks!